Nirvana is another release from the small, collector-focused Very Olde St. Nick range out of Kentucky, bottled here as a 17 year old wheated bourbon, meaning wheat rather than rye is the secondary grain. That wheated mash bill typically gives a softer, sweeter, less spicy style than standard bourbon, and at this age expect that gentleness layered with deep caramel, dried fruit and mellow oak from long maturation. A smooth, well-aged bourbon suited to those who prefer a rounder, less peppery style, best enjoyed neat to appreciate its age.