Description
Very Olde St. Nick Super Freak Bourbon is a bold, ultra-limited Kentucky straight bourbon that delivers deep caramel and dark-fruit richness, robust oak character and high proof intensity—crafted for serious bourbon enthusiasts and collectors rather than casual sipping.
Origins & Craftsmanship
This release from the Very Olde St. Nick label (via Preservation Distillery) blends two 11-year-old Kentucky bourbons with a singular, deeply matured 18-year-plus barrel to create the “Super Freak” expression — thus the designation “11 + year.” The bourbon is bottled at 58.1% ABV (116.2 proof). The small-batch edition is extremely rare: only a handful of barrels per release and austere production make this a collector’s piece.
Critics Reviews
Formal published critic ratings for Super Freak are scarce, given its extremely limited release and collector-market nature. However, many boutique whiskey reviewers note the following:
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One retailer tasting note describes the nose as “dark caramel, toasted pecan, baked fruit and oak char,” followed by a palate of “burnt orange, root beer, tobacco leaf, dark fruit and robust oak spice.”
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Another commentary mentions that the brand combined “two barrels of low-entry proof corn/rye/malt bourbon blended with their most concentrated 18-year KSB (Kentucky Straight Bourbon) casks” to achieve the unique depth and proof of this release.
While these are not traditional 90+-point critic scores, they underscore the recognition of depth, rarity and flavor intensity among boutique whiskey connoisseurs.
Tasting Profile
Nose: Rich baked-fruit notes—dark cherry, blackberry compote— mingle with deep caramel, toasted pecan, warm oak char and a hint of leather.
Palate: Big, full-bodied and punchy: burnt orange rind, root beer, cocoa-nib bitterness, dark chocolate, tobacco leaf, and a backbone of serious oak spice and char.
Finish: Long and impactful—leather, toasted oak tannin, lingering dark chocolate, candied nuts, a whisper of smoke and a dry-oak fade that invites another sip.
Quick Overview
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| ABV / Proof | 58.1% ABV (≈116.2 proof) |
| Origin / Region | Kentucky, USA |
| Production / Type | Kentucky straight bourbon; blend of older barrels (11-year + 18-year component) |
| Aging / Maturation | “11+ years” blend including an 18-year barrel component |
| Aromas & Flavors | Caramel, toasted pecan, dark fruit (cherry/blackberry), burnt orange, root beer, tobacco leaf, oak char |
| Style / Identity | Ultra-limited, high-proof Kentucky bourbon; collector-oriented, rich and bold |
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