Very Olde St. Nick Ancient Cask Immaculata Bourbon Whiskey 2026
59.1% ABV (118.2 proof) | 750mL | Cask strength, unfiltered | 2026 release, Bardstown, Kentucky — the Preservation Distillery Very Olde St. Nick Ancient Cask Immaculata 2026 is the second release of the Immaculata expression: a cask-strength, unfiltered blend of three Kentucky bourbons — an 8-year wheated bourbon pot-distilled by Preservation itself, a 10-year high-rye Kentucky bourbon, and a 19-year sourced Kentucky bourbon. Bottled at 118.2 proof, it is one of the boldest Very Olde St. Nick releases to date — available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.
Very Olde St. Nick is Preservation Distillery's vintage-stock marque — the "Ancient Cask" name nods to the old barrels the brand is built on. Immaculata is a newer expression in that family: the first release introduced the three-bourbon blend concept, and the 2026 second release leans harder into age, with the 19-year component (barreled as an 18-year-old and turned 19 during bottling) carrying the blend. Among bourbons at this proof, few carry a near-two-decade oldest component — this is cask-strength whiskey with real maturity behind it.
Tasting notes
Release notes describe a big, layered pour: the wheated 8-year brings softness and honeyed grain, the 10-year high-rye adds baking spice and pepper, and the 19-year component delivers deep oak, dark caramel, tobacco and antique leather. Unfiltered at 118.2 proof, expect a rich, oily mouthfeel and a long, warming finish. No official distillery tasting notes were published — describe from the release consensus only.
Why buy it from Del Mesa Liquor
- 118.2 proof, cask strength, unfiltered — full-throttle Bardstown bourbon
- Three-bourbon blend with a 19-year oldest component (wheated + high-rye + vintage stock)
- Second release of the Immaculata expression — 2026 bottling
- Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor
How to serve it
Neat with water on the side — at 118.2 proof, a splash opens the blend's layers. Built for experienced cask-strength drinkers.
Frequently asked questions
What does "Ancient Cask" mean?
It is Very Olde St. Nick's branding for its vintage-stock bourbons — old barrels sourced and bottled by Preservation Distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky. It is a brand name, not a technical term.
What is the proof?
59.1% ABV / 118.2 proof, bottled cask strength and unfiltered. Some sources list 118.1 — treat as batch variance; photo-check the label.
How old is it?
It is a blend of three bourbons: 8-year wheated (Preservation's own pot-distilled), 10-year high-rye Kentucky, and 19-year sourced Kentucky. No single age statement — the 19-year component is the oldest.