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Hirsch A.H. Hirsch Reserve 16 Year Old, New American Oak Cask, 1974, Julian Van Winkle III, 45.8%
Hirsch

Hirsch A.H. Hirsch Reserve 16 Year Old, New American Oak Cask, 1974, Julian Van Winkle III, 45.8%

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TypeBourbon Whiskey
MRI
MRI 17
Average Score
N.A
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Description

This is one of several batches of the A.H. Hirsch Reserve to be bottled as a 16 year old, affectionately known as the 'Gold Wax.' The same label was used by Buffalo Trace for the 2003 release, although that time featured a gold foil seal. This historic bourbon was distilled in 1974 at the Michter's Distillery (also known as Bomberger's) in Pennsylvania, which has been defunct since 1989. Bottler, Julian Van Winkle III, was involved in the bottling of this release. It is considered a legendary and highly collectible bourbon.

Change+129.3%
LatestSGD 9,936
HighSGD 9,936
LowSGD 4,333
SGD 11kSGD 8,292SGD 5,977SGD 3,661Price (SGD)Observed dateNov 3Dec 1Aug 10Nov 3 - SGD 4,333 - Whisky Auctioneer - Nov 3, 2025Nov 3 - SGD 4,333 - Whisky Auctioneer - Nov 3, 2025Dec 1 - SGD 4,342 - Whisky Auctioneer - Dec 1, 2025Apr 6 - SGD 8,212 - Whisky Auctioneer - Apr 6, 2026Aug 10 - SGD 9,936 - Whisky Auctioneer - Aug 10, 2026

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Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Aug 10, 2026SGD 9,935.57
Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Apr 6, 2026SGD 8,211.55
Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Dec 1, 2025SGD 4,342.04
Cask type
New American Oak Cask
Bottling
Independent Bottling - Julian Van Winkle III
Peated
Unpeated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
N.A
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
N.A
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
Julian Van Winkle III
Master distiller (distillation)
N.A
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
N.A
Has box
N.A
Closure
Wax
Presentation
Bottle with gold wax seal
Series highlights
Affectionately known as the 'Gold Wax' version; considered one of the most iconic and collectible bourbons ever released; this was the last distillation and bottling release overseen by Julian Van Winkle III before being purchased by Sazerac.
Historical context
Distilled in 1974 at Michter's Distillery (also known as Bomberger's) in Pennsylvania, which closed in 1989. This period was when bourbon wasn't as popular, leading to longer aging times.
Special release
Rare collector's item; one of the most iconic and collectible bourbons ever released.
Allocation
N.A
Nose
Rich sweetness, creamy vanilla and caramel, oak spice, toasted oak, maple, fudge, fruitiness (orange, black cherry), clean wood notes, menthol, oaky char.
Palate
Smooth complex layers, soft notes, toffee, vanilla, dry oaky finish, smoke, baking spices, black pepper, dark chocolate, honey, cinnamon, leather, tobacco, fruity (green apple, blue raspberry, cherry), sweet toasted maple woodiness, smooth chocolate, pleasant caramel.
Finish
Long and smooth, warm and satisfying, dry oaky finish, smoke, baking spices, black pepper, sweet caramel and vanilla with clean, utterly delicious chocolatey toasted wood.
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