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A H Hirsch A.H. Hirsch Reserve 1974 16 Year Old Straight Bourbon, New American Oak Cask, 2003, 45.8%
A H Hirsch

A H Hirsch A.H. Hirsch Reserve 1974 16 Year Old Straight Bourbon, New American Oak Cask, 2003, 45.8%

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TypeBourbon Whiskey
MRI
MRI 18
Average Score
Avg 90
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Description

The A.H. Hirsch Reserve 1974 16 Year Old Straight Bourbon is a distinguished and highly sought-after spirit, revered for its exceptional quality and historical significance. Distilled in 1974 at the now-defunct Michter's Pot Still Distillery in Schaefferstown, Pennsylvania, this bourbon was aged for 16 years. The last remaining barrels were moved to Kentucky for final aging and bottling, with this particular release bottled in 2003 at Buffalo Trace. Crafted in limited quantities, it is considered one of the most iconic and collectible bourbons ever released, known for its rich and complex flavor profile. This whiskey was notably awarded America's first five-star rating.

Change+13.1%
LatestSGD 3,794
HighSGD 4,272
LowSGD 3,355
SGD 4,382SGD 4,003SGD 3,624SGD 3,245Price (SGD)Observed dateDec 1Aug 16Sep 7Sep 30Dec 1 - SGD 3,355 - Whisky Auctioneer - Dec 1, 2025Aug 2 - SGD 3,916 - Unicorn Auctions - Aug 2, 2026Aug 9 - SGD 4,272 - Unicorn Auctions - Aug 9, 2026Aug 16 - SGD 3,601 - Unicorn Auctions - Aug 16, 2026Aug 23 - SGD 3,829 - Unicorn Auctions - Aug 23, 2026Sep 7 - SGD 3,822 - Unicorn Auctions - Sep 7, 2026Sep 20 - SGD 3,418 - Unicorn Auctions - Sep 20, 2026Sep 27 - SGD 3,708 - Unicorn Auctions - Sep 27, 2026Sep 30 - SGD 3,794 - European Whisky Auctions - Sep 30, 2026

Recently Sold

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European Whisky AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Sep 30, 2026SGD 3,794.34
Unicorn AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Sep 27, 2026SGD 3,708.44
Unicorn AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Sep 20, 2026SGD 3,418.25

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The Whisky WorldVerified Retail Listing - Updated Oct 6, 2026SGD 8,468.55
Cask type
New American Oak Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Unpeated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
No
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
22006
PPM
N.A
Barley
N.A
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
Gary Gayheart
Master distiller (distillation)
Dick Stoll
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
N.A
Has box
No
Closure
Cork with Gold Foil Capsule
Presentation
Gold Foil
Series highlights
A.H. Hirsch Reserve
Historical context
Distilled at the now-defunct Michter's Pot Still Distillery in Schaefferstown, Pennsylvania, which closed in 1990.
Special release
Japanese Export
Allocation
Japan
Nose
Rich sweetness, creamy vanilla, caramel, oak spice, deeply toasted oak, maple, fudge, black cherry, menthol, dried fruit, leather, beeswax, honey, and a distinctive pot still character.
Palate
Smooth complex layers, soft notes, toffee, vanilla, fruity, sweet toasted wood, maple woodiness, clean vanilla, cherry, orange zest, light smooth chocolate, caramel, dried fruit, aged oak, and unique grain character.
Finish
Dry oaky, smoke, baking spices, touch of black pepper, sweet and smoothly oaky, sweet caramel, vanilla, chocolatey toasted wood, long and evolving.

89 / 100 · Based on 5 published reviews.

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