About the product
Very Olde St. Nick “Immaculata” is a limited-release Kentucky straight bourbon known for its refined character and carefully selected barrels. Crafted in small quantities, it emphasizes balance, smoothness, and depth.
On the palate, it reveals a rich profile of caramel, vanilla, and honey, layered with notes of toasted oak, baking spice, and subtle dark fruit. Hints of cocoa and light nuttiness add complexity, while the sweetness remains well-integrated.
The texture is smooth and medium to full-bodied, leading to a long, warming finish with lingering spice, oak, and gentle sweetness.
Elegant and approachable, “Immaculata” is designed for sipping, offering a polished and well-rounded bourbon experience suited for both collectors and enthusiasts.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairings
Taste Notes
"Immaculata" is designed to be a "big, bold" expression that avoids being overly oaked despite its age.
- Nose: A rich, sweet opening of vanilla, cookie dough, and maple syrup, layered with herbal notes of dried grass and old polished wood.
- Palate: Thick and "lubricious." You’ll find heavy dark cocoa and butterscotch, followed by "jammy" notes of raspberry and tart cranberry.
- Finish: Long and spicy. It transitions into black pepper, leather, and tobacco, with a hint of Sichuan peppercorn prickle on the tongue.
Food Pairings
Because of the high proof and the "dark fruit/cocoa" profile, this bourbon needs bold, savory companions.
- Savory: Bacon-Wrapped Medjool Dates. The sweetness of the dates matches the maple notes, while the salt and fat of the bacon tame the 118-proof heat.
- Main: Espresso-Rubbed Ribeye. The bitter coffee notes in the rub pull out the cocoa and tobacco flavors in the whiskey's finish.
- Cheese: Old Kentucky Tomme (Goat Cheese). The earthy, nutty, and slightly acidic profile of a firm goat cheese balances the "buttered popcorn" and oak notes.
- Sweet: High-Cacao Dark Chocolate (75%+). The bitterness of the chocolate grounds the "cherry cough syrup" sweetness and allows the spicy baking notes to shine.
About the brand
The History: The brand was founded in 1984 by Marci Palatella. In its early days, the whiskey was famously sourced from the same legendary Stitzel-Weller stocks used for the original Pappy Van Winkle releases.The Mystery: The brand is famous for its lack of transparency regarding mash bills and exact sources. This "shroud of mystery" is part of the allure for collectors.The Distillery: Today, it is part of the Preservation Distillery + Farm portfolio, a boutique "pot-still" distillery in Bardstown that focuses on old-school, labor-intensive production methods.
