{"product_id":"rare-perfection-10-year-old-vintage-2016-kentucky-bourbon-whiskey-750ml","title":"Rare Perfection 10 Year Old Vintage 2016 Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey 750ml","description":" \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-Order Item:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ships May 2026\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch2\u003eUncorking Rare Perfection 10 Year Old Vintage 2016 Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey 750ml: A Masterclass in Flavor\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRare Perfection 10 Year Old Vintage 2016 Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey 750ml\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Kentucky, USA \u003cstrong\u003ebourbon\u003c\/strong\u003e made for drinkers who want mature barrel character at full force. This \u003cstrong\u003eRare Perfection 10 Year Old Vintage 2016 Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey 750ml\u003c\/strong\u003e release is a \u003cstrong\u003ecask strength Kentucky bourbon\u003c\/strong\u003e from Preservation Distillery, bottled unfiltered for a dense, true-to-the-barrel pour.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt started as barrels originally being considered for the Rare Perfection 8 Year release, then stayed down for two more summer cycles before becoming this 10-year expression. That extra time pushes the profile darker and richer, while keeping the sweeter core that earlier Rare Perfection releases were known for.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEach batch is tiny—just \u003cstrong\u003eone to three barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e—so it has a focused, limited identity compared to standard large-batch bourbon. The bottle’s tall, clean silhouette and deep amber color look striking on a bar, and the bold green label with handwritten-style script and “Vintage 2016” callout makes it feel like a true small-run find.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking to compare across styles? Browse more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/bourbon\"\u003ebourbon\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/rare\"\u003eexplore our rare finds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eAt a Glance: Rare Perfection 10 Year Old Vintage 2016 Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey 750ml\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Preservation Distillery\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bourbon\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky, USA\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eProof:\u003c\/strong\u003e 128–131 Proof \/ 64%–65.5% ABV\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 Years\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2016\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cask Strength, Unfiltered\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBatch Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very small 1- to 3-barrel batches (limited single barrel selections noted)\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMash Bill:\u003c\/strong\u003e Corn, rye, and malted barley\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes: A Sensory Experience\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ecandy sweetness\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003emature oak\u003c\/strong\u003e, deeper aged-bourbon richness\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eamplified sweetness\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003eleather\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003etobacco\u003c\/strong\u003e, concentrated barrel character\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e long and lingering with \u003cstrong\u003eoak\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003etobacco\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eleather\u003c\/strong\u003e, developed sweetness\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eServing Recommendations \u0026amp; Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003eStart \u003cstrong\u003eneat\u003c\/strong\u003e and let it rest a few minutes to open up the oak, leather, tobacco, and sweetness.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003eAdd a few drops of water to widen aromatics and soften the cask-strength heat without losing structure.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCocktail:\u003c\/strong\u003e Try a bold Old Fashioned with a small measure—keep the sugar light so the barrel notes stay front and center.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFood pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pairs beautifully with a charcuterie board featuring aged gouda, prosciutto, and toasted pecans.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eWhat makes this a “Vintage 2016” cask strength Kentucky bourbon?\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Vintage 2016” identifies the release as a 2016 vintage, bottled as an \u003cstrong\u003eunfiltered bourbon\u003c\/strong\u003e at \u003cstrong\u003ecask strength\u003c\/strong\u003e (128–131 proof). 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