1974 Hirsch Distillers A.H. Hirsch Reserve Pot Stilled Sour Mash Straight Bourbon Whiskey 91.6 Proof 50ml

Condition notes: Low fill

Chronicled in spirits lore as the whiskey that catalyzed the modern bourbon boom, this 1974 pot-stilled masterpiece represents an irreplaceable snapshot of American distilling history. Sixteen patient years in charred oak have cultivated profound complexity, balancing unctuous toffee and dark fruit against antique library leather and aromatic cedar. Bottled at a refined 91.6 proof, it remains an indispensable crown jewel for the serious collector.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Antique mahogany, dried dark cherries, melted toffee, rich pipe tobacco, toasted cedar, and delicate baking spices.

Palate: Exceptionally silky and viscous, offering layers of dark chocolate, stewed plums, caramelized pecans, aged leather, and a whisper of wintergreen mint.

Finish: Remarkably long and resonant, fading gracefully with seasoned oak tannins, warm vanilla bean, nutmeg, and sweet pipe smoke.