Very Olde St. Nick Super Freak 11 Years Old Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey

The label looks like a fever dream, but the liquid inside is serious business. Very Olde St. Nick has always operated on the fringes of the bourbon world, curating barrels that mainstream producers might find too aggressive or eccentric. "Superfreak" is the unvarnished culmination of that philosophy. Drawn from rare stocks aged for 11 whole years in Kentucky, this release bypasses the polish of commercial whiskey for something raw, visceral, and loudly unique.

Preservation Distillery refuses to strip its character through chill filtration. They leave the fatty acids, the esters, and the grit right where they belong—in your glass. You are tasting a spirit that is dark, dense, and unapologetically heavy on the palate.

Bottled at a blistering cask strength, this bourbon does not care if you find it intense. It’s a throwback to the days when whiskey was made for effect, not just for smoothness. If you want a conversation piece that actually tastes like a legend, this is it.

Nose: A dense cloud of cigar wrapper and antique furniture polish hits first, lifting to reveal stewed cherries and a touch of savory rye spice.

Palate: The texture is thick and oily, coating the tongue with heavy notes of salted caramel, cracked black pepper, and dark chocolate that feels almost chewy.

Finish: Exceptionally long and drying, the heat fades slowly into lingering flavors of espresso bean, leather, and charred oak.

The intense oak influence requires a pairing that can fight back. Serve this alongside a dry-aged ribeye; the funk of the beef matches the earthiness of the whiskey perfectly. For a sweet contrast, a flourless chocolate cake works wonders, as the cocoa butter coats the palate against the high proof. If you are ending the night, a strong blue cheese like Roquefort offers a salty, pungent kick that highlights the bourbon's savory depth.