The Holladay Ancient Cave Collection is a series of bourbon aged in experimental barrels for a secondary finish. Every expression of Holladay Bourbon begins the aging process in a new, level-three-charred, white oak barrel where it ages for at least six years in Rickhouse B or C. Once the barrels are of age, a select few are chosen to be dumped and re-barreled to experiment with different taste profiles that come from secondary finishes.
The Ancient Cave is the oldest structure onsite dating back to 1837. The structure has been transformed to include 72 ricks to house barrels crafted with different types of oak, toasting methods, spiraling, and smoking. The cave maintains a constant temperature of 60 degrees which is an important control variable in the process.
Previous Releases
Ben Holladay Mash Bill
- Finished in Hickory Smoked American Oak, Char 1 | 7 years, 5 months
- Finished in Applewood Smoked American Oak, Char 1 | 7 years, 3 months
- Finished in American Oak, Char 4, Spiral Cut | 7 years, 5 months
- Finished in American Oak, Med+ Toast, Char 1, Wave Stave | 7 years, 5 months
- Finished in American Oak, Char 3 | 7 years, 3 months
- Finished in American Oak, Sweet 1 Toast, Char 1 | 7 years, 5 months
- Finished in American Oak, Spice 1 Toast, Char 1 | 7 years, 5 months
- Finished in French Oak, Sweet 2 Toast, Char 1 | 7 years, 5 months
- Finished in Chinquapin Oak, Heavy Toast, Char 1 | 7 years, 5 months
- Finished in American Oak, Seasoned, Heavy Toast, Char 1 | 7 years, 5 months
- Finished in Hybrid Oak, Seasoned, Heavy Toast, Char 1 | 7 years, 5 months
- Finished in French Oak, Seasoned, Heavy Toast, Char 1 | 7 years, 5 months
- Finished in American Oak, Smoke 1 Toast, Char 1 | 7 years, 5 months
Soft Red Wheat Mash Bill
- Finished in American Oak, Char 3 | 7 years, 6 months
- Finished in French Oak, Seasoned, Heavy Toast, Char 1 | 7 years, 6 months
- Finished in American Oak, Medium+ Toast, Char 1, Wave Stave | 7 years, 6 months