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A. H. Hirsch 1974 16 Year Reserve Straight Bourbon

A. H. Hirsch 1974 16 Year Reserve Straight Bourbon

Whiskey Bourbon Pennsylvania 16 Year 45.8% ABV
$$$$$ $300 and up Collector Top 2% of whiskey
51 reviews raw average 4.65

About this bottle

Distilled in the spring of 1974, this out of production and highly sought after bourbon was distilled in the now closed Michter's distillery in Pennsylvania. This 16 year old bourbon was distilled in the Kentucky pot-still tradition, and is considered by many to be one of the best bourbons in existence. If by some chance you find this covered in dust on a shelf somewhere, buy it. Don't worry about the cost, it'll be worth it.

Reviews

Showing the most detailed of 15 parsed reviews.

worldwhiskies95 5.0

Blue wax bottle full of brown sugar, spices, and root beer. Nose: Caramel, Luxardo Cherries, Cinnamon, Blood Oranges, Honey, Vanilla, Maple Syrup, Cherry Cola, Root Beer, Nutmeg Palate: Cloves, Vanilla, Creme Brûlée, Lavender, Demarara Sugar, Peach Flambee, Caramel, Almonds, Hazlenuts, Tobacco, Leather, Root Beer Finish: Vanilla, Marshmallows, Almond Joy Bars, Mound Bars, Cashews, Brown Sugar, Cloves, Root Beer Float, Cola

scsper 5.0

Oaky, sweet, vanilla. Very complex. Had this on a cruise, and my bartender gave it to us as part of a pappy van winkle flight. Unfortunately, I didn't make detailed tasting notes, so I'm doing this based off of memory. Get this if you can!

VeniceBhris 4.8

Don’t remember much but do remember that I really enjoyed the oaky funk coming from this. Not sure if it’s worth the hype but it’s damn delicious

LumberJack 5.0

The best bourbon I have ever had… nose - vanilla, oak, cinnamon, floral hints Taste - vanilla, toffee, mint, cinnamon

21BunSalute 3.0

Not a huge fan of sour mashes. Notes of tar and baking spices are immediate. Long lasting mild sawdust flavor.

schlosberg 4.5

Menthol cigarette, buttercream, vanilla extract. Woodsy floor, old fashioned orange, low proof. Cedar, rye

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