{"product_id":"ancient-ancient-age-10-year-1972","title":"Ancient Ancient Age 10-year 1972","description":"\u003cp\u003eExperience a revered piece of bourbon history with the 1972 Ancient Ancient Age, meticulously matured for a full decade. This exceptional expression offers a complex symphony of mature oak, dried fruits, and warm spices, reflecting a golden era of distilling. A truly rare opportunity to savor a legendary vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \n        \u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e A sophisticated and inviting bouquet, showcasing mature oak, dried dark fruits like fig and prune, and a hint of worn leather. Underlying notes of vanilla bean, roasted nuts, and a delicate spice blend of cinnamon and clove emerge, testament to its long maturation. A subtle earthy quality intermingles with faint echoes of dried tobacco leaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e A surprisingly robust and full-bodied palate, considering its age. The initial sweetness of caramel and butterscotch quickly gives way to a rich tapestry of flavors. Dark cherry and plum interweave with a pronounced, yet well-integrated, oak presence. There's a delightful nuttiness, perhaps pecan or almond, followed by a gentle warmth of baking spices. A subtle cocoa bitterness balances the sweetness, leading to a complex and evolving mid-palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and elegantly lingering, the finish is a testament to its decade in wood. Waves of warm oak and dried fruit persist, joined by a pleasant, gentle spice that slowly fades. Traces of dark chocolate and leather remain, leaving a refined and memorable impression. The unknown proof suggests a softer, more approachable heat than many modern bourbons, allowing the nuanced flavors to truly shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \n      \n        \u003ch3\u003eAbout the Distillery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eAncient Age Distilling Co., founded in 1937, was a significant player in post-Prohibition Kentucky bourbon. Known for its consistent quality and approachable offerings, the distillery played a key role in making bourbon accessible to a wider audience. Over the years, the distillery and its brands have undergone various ownership changes, eventually becoming part of Buffalo Trace Distillery's legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ancient Age Distilling Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53009778737459,"sku":"1972 AA 10yr 0169","price":675.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/1187\/6915\/files\/main-080244001537_bacef413-7180-4703-afb8-ea88b7ce085b.png?v=1781809519","url":"https:\/\/subrosaselections.com\/products\/ancient-ancient-age-10-year-1972","provider":"Sub Rosa Selections","version":"1.0","type":"link"}