Very Olde St. Nick Straight Outta Bardstown 10-year-old is a straight bourbon whiskey with a stated age of 10 years and a notably high bottling strength of 65.8% ABV. For a new drinker, that means a full-bodied, concentrated style that is likely to show bold oak, sweetness, and spice more intensely than a standard-strength bourbon.
Because it is a well-aged cask-strength bourbon, it will generally suit slow sipping and can benefit from a few drops of water to soften the alcohol and open up the aromas. Expect a richer, more powerful experience than an everyday bourbon.