Very Olde St. Nick 'Faith + Conviction' Ancient Cask Rye Whiskey
Very Olde St. Nick 'Faith + Conviction' Ancient Cask Rye Whiskey is a 54.6% ABV (109.2 proof), 750mL straight rye built on a base of meticulously aged 8-year Kentucky whiskey, carefully profiled with a handful of the distillery's most treasured vintage casks. Bottled at cask strength — never diluted — by Preservation Distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky, for the legendary Very Olde St. Nick line, a family name associated with rare prestige expressions for over 30 years. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- Proof / ABV: 54.6% ABV / 109.2 proof (bottled at cask strength)
- Size: 750mL
- Age: base of meticulously aged 8-year rye, blended with no more than a handful of treasured vintage casks
- Origin: Bardstown, Kentucky — Preservation Distillery, for the Very Olde St. Nick label
- Release: minuscule batches; individually numbered collector bottling
A Five-Day Tasting Marathon in One Bottle
The "Faith + Conviction" name comes from the making of it: the owner of Preservation Distillery spent an exhaustive five-day tasting session blending, swirling, nosing, and tasting selections from the distillery's collection of prized barrels. The result is a dense, intense, undeniably delicious rye — dark, robust, and complex — released in tiny quantities as part of the Very Olde St. Nick prestige line. Browse our rye whiskey collection and other Preservation Distillery bottlings.
Tasting Notes
Nose: red currants, plum, brown butter, cola, light apricot, and oak. Palate: black raspberry, raisin, prune, rye spice, and chocolate wafers. Finish: milk chocolate, leather, hazelnut, and a touch of molasses, medium to long.
How to Enjoy
Neat, or with a splash of water, to unpack the full marriage of base rye and vintage casks. A rye of this intensity pairs beautifully with smoked pork shoulder or rich, fatty foods.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the proof of Faith + Conviction rye?
54.6% ABV / 109.2 proof, bottled at cask strength with no dilution.
How old is Faith + Conviction?
A base of 8-year Kentucky rye, carefully blended with a handful of older vintage casks.
Who makes Very Olde St. Nick?
Preservation Distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky — a family known for rare prestige whiskey expressions for 30+ years.
Is Faith + Conviction a limited release?
Yes — minuscule batch, individually numbered bottles, a true collector's item.
Serious rye whiskey collectors can order this rare cask-strength bottling online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.