A. H. Hirsch

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A.H. Hirsch Bourbon was distilled in 1974 at the Michter's Distillery in Schaefferstown, Pennsylvania — a single vintage that has become one of the most legendary and sought-after American whiskeys ever produced. When the distillery closed permanently in 1990, the remaining barrels were preserved and bottled over subsequent years, with the last of the stock released in limited quantities through specialist retailers. What you see in this collection is what remains. The expressions at Wooden Cork span the full range of the A.H. Hirsch catalog: the 15 Year Gold Wax , 16 Year Gold Foil , 16 Year Blue Wax , 16 Year Gold Foil Humidor Edition , and the apex expression — the 20 Year Red Wax and 20 Year Finest Reserve . Each wax color and label variant identifies a different bottling run, with the Gold Foil and Red Wax designations among the most recognized by collectors. The 20 Year Finest Reserve is considered one of the greatest American bourbons ever bottled — a definitive pre-distillery-closure expression of Pennsylvania rye-influenced bourbon at full maturity. The Hirsch name also appears on newer expressions including The Bivouac and other current releases from the brand's modern lineup, which are separate from the historic 1974 distillate. Both the historic and modern Hirsch expressions are available at Wooden Cork. Explore More Rare & Allocated Bourbon All Bourbon American Whiskey Frequently Asked Questions About A.H. Hirsch Bourbon What is A.H. Hirsch Bourbon? A.H. Hirsch Bourbon was distilled in 1974 at the Michter's Distillery in Schaefferstown, Pennsylvania. When the distillery closed in 1990, the remaining barrels were bottled over the following years in limited quantities. The 1974 vintage is widely regarded as one of the greatest American whiskeys ever produced — a Pennsylvania-distilled bourbon of pre-Prohibition style at significant age. What do the different wax colors mean on Hirsch bottles? The wax seal colors identify different bottling runs and ex