Rare Perfection 10 Year Old Vintage 2016 Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey 750ml

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Uncorking Rare Perfection 10 Year Old Vintage 2016 Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey 750ml: A Masterclass in Flavor

Rare Perfection 10 Year Old Vintage 2016 Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey 750ml is a Kentucky, USA bourbon made for drinkers who want mature barrel character at full force. This Rare Perfection 10 Year Old Vintage 2016 Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey 750ml release is a cask strength Kentucky bourbon from Preservation Distillery, bottled unfiltered for a dense, true-to-the-barrel pour.

It 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.

Each batch is tiny—just one to three barrels—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.

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At a Glance: Rare Perfection 10 Year Old Vintage 2016 Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey 750ml

• Producer: Preservation Distillery
• Style: Bourbon
• Region: Kentucky, USA
• Proof: 128–131 Proof / 64%–65.5% ABV

• Age: 10 Years
• Vintage: 2016
• Presentation: Cask Strength, Unfiltered
• Batch Size: Very small 1- to 3-barrel batches (limited single barrel selections noted)
• Mash Bill: Corn, rye, and malted barley
• Size: 750ml

Tasting Notes: A Sensory Experience

• Nose: candy sweetness, mature oak, deeper aged-bourbon richness
• Palate: amplified sweetness with leather, tobacco, concentrated barrel character
• Finish: long and lingering with oak, tobacco, leather, developed sweetness

Serving Recommendations & Pairings

• Start neat and let it rest a few minutes to open up the oak, leather, tobacco, and sweetness.
• Add a few drops of water to widen aromatics and soften the cask-strength heat without losing structure.
• Cocktail: Try a bold Old Fashioned with a small measure—keep the sugar light so the barrel notes stay front and center.
• Food pairing: Pairs beautifully with a charcuterie board featuring aged gouda, prosciutto, and toasted pecans.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes this a “Vintage 2016” cask strength Kentucky bourbon?

“Vintage 2016” identifies the release as a 2016 vintage, bottled as an unfiltered bourbon at cask strength (128–131 proof). It’s built to show deeper maturity and barrel-driven intensity.

Is Rare Perfection 10 Year Old Vintage 2016 Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey 750ml a single barrel?

It’s released in very small 1- to 3-barrel batches, and the bottle sheet notes that limited single barrel bourbon selections are also available.

How does it compare to earlier Rare Perfection releases?

This 10-year expression keeps the recognizable candy-like sweetness, but the extra aging adds more leather, tobacco, and lingering oak. It’s a great side-by-side bottle if you enjoy tracking how time in the barrel changes a Kentucky bourbon whiskey.