Pure Antique 22 Year Old Bourbon

Pure Antique 22 Year is an ultra-rare cask-strength Kentucky and Tennessee bourbon from Preservation Distillery, blended from no more than three 22-year barrels per lot — fewer than 250 bottles — at 114.6 to 116.6 proof.

Blended by Preservation Distillery + Farm in Bardstown, Kentucky, Pure Antique 22 Year draws on the distillery's best 22-year Kentucky and Tennessee bourbon barrels, with each tiny lot yielding fewer than 250 bottles at genuine cask strength. The barrels entered the warehouse at a notably low 115 entry proof, then were carefully managed over the following decade to avoid the over-oaking that plagues many bourbons at this advanced age. The result is Preservation's signature style: rich viscosity, a long finish, and a rare balance achievable only through meticulous barrel selection. Bottled unfiltered, straight from the barrel.

Specifications

Producer: Preservation Distillery + Farm, Bardstown, Kentucky
Style: Straight Bourbon Whiskey (cask strength, unfiltered, single batch)
Age: 22 Years
Proof: 114.6–116.6 (57–62% ABV), varies by lot
Barrel Entry Proof: 115
Batch: 1–3 barrels per lot, fewer than 250 bottles
Distilled: Tennessee & Kentucky
Size: 750mL

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why does the proof vary between 114.6 and 116.6?
It is bottled at true cask strength from no more than three barrels per lot; since each barrel concentrates slightly differently over 22 years, the proof varies by lot within that range.

How rare is it?
Extremely rare — each lot is blended from just 1 to 3 barrels and yields fewer than 250 bottles total.

Is it filtered?
No — it is bottled unfiltered at full cask strength, preserving its natural viscosity and concentrated flavor.