{"id":2221,"date":"2026-03-20T00:28:10","date_gmt":"2026-03-20T05:28:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/?p=2221"},"modified":"2026-03-20T00:36:03","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T05:36:03","slug":"preservation-distillery-arkansas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/20\/preservation-distillery-arkansas\/","title":{"rendered":"Preservation Distillery Arrives in Arkansas: A Bourbon Legends Exclusive"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Preservation-Distillery-Arkansas-1024x683.png\" alt=\"Promotional image reading \u2018Preservation Distillery Coming to Arkansas\u2019 and \u2018Kentucky Heritage Coming Into Arkansas,\u2019 set over stacked bourbon barrels with the Preservation logo and ArkansasLiquor.com.\" class=\"wp-image-2225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Preservation-Distillery-Arkansas-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Preservation-Distillery-Arkansas-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Preservation-Distillery-Arkansas-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Preservation-Distillery-Arkansas.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Arkansas whiskey landscape just got a lot more interesting. On a recent episode of <strong>Thirsty Nite Live with The Bourbon Legends<\/strong>, the guys sat down with <strong>Anthony<\/strong>, a key representative from <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.moondist.com\/\">Central and Moon Distributors<\/a><\/strong>, who dropped some massive news: <strong>Preservation Distillery<\/strong> has officially entered the Arkansas market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For those who follow the three-tier system in our state, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.moondist.com\/\">Central and Moon Distributors<\/a><\/strong> (owned by the Hastings family since 1935) is the powerhouse behind some of our favorite brands. Anthony revealed that the distributor is taking a &#8220;generous leap&#8221; with this new partnership, bringing Bardstown\u2019s smallest and most mysterious distillery to local shelves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Thirsty Nite Live with The Bourbon Legends\" width=\"1290\" height=\"726\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lDPa8cDNj3Q?start=1403&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-preservation-philosophy-1-3-barrel-batches\"><strong>The Preservation Philosophy: 1-3 Barrel Batches<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>What makes Preservation Distillery different? While the giants of Kentucky measure their output in hundreds of barrels a day, Preservation operates on a &#8220;micro&#8221; scale. They are Bardstown\u2019s only <strong>100% copper pot still distillery<\/strong>, and they focus on minuscule <strong>1 to 3 barrel batches<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As Anthony noted in the interview, this isn&#8217;t high-volume bourbon; it\u2019s a &#8220;boutique&#8221; approach that emphasizes a thick, oily mouthfeel and an intensity of flavor that industrial column stills simply can&#8217;t replicate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"meet-the-legend-marci-palatella\"><strong>Meet the Legend: Marci Palatella<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The brain behind Preservation is <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whiskeyuniv.com\/p-marci-palatella\">Marci Palatella<\/a><\/strong>, a woman whose influence on the bourbon industry is legendary, even if she prefers to stay out of the spotlight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>A True Pioneer:<\/strong> Marci was sourcing and exporting high-age-statement Kentucky bourbon back in the 1980s when the rest of the world was ignoring it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Stitzel-Weller Legacy:<\/strong> In the early days, Marci worked closely with <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buffalotracedistillery.com\/our-distillery\/legendary-people\/julian-van-winkle-iii\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Julian Van Winkle<\/a><\/strong>. Many of her historic releases under the <em>Very Olde St. Nick<\/em> label are rumored to have contained some of the final legendary stocks from the Stitzel-Weller distillery.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hand-Drawn Detail:<\/strong> Marci\u2019s artistic touch is on every bottle. She famously hand-drew the original labels on brown grocery bags, creating the iconic &#8220;rustic&#8221; look that collectors hunt for today.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Best in Show:<\/strong> Her expertise was recently validated on the world stage when Preservation&#8217;s <strong>Pure Antique 20-Year Bourbon<\/strong> was named <strong>&#8220;Best Overall Bourbon&#8221;<\/strong> at the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-brands-what-to-hunt-for-in-arkansas\"><strong>The Brands: What to Hunt for in Arkansas<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Anthony highlighted several labels that are hitting the Arkansas market right now. If you see these in your local shop, don&#8217;t hesitate\u2014they won&#8217;t last long:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><td><strong>Brand Name<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>The Story<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Very Olde St. Nick (VOSN)<\/strong><\/td><td>The flagship label. Look for the <strong>Immaculata<\/strong> or the <strong>Winter Maple<\/strong>, which uses French Oak and real maple syrup barrels for a balanced, natural sweetness.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Wattie Boone &amp; Sons<\/strong><\/td><td>A tribute to pioneer distilling, this is a classic 7-year-old Kentucky small batch bourbon that serves as a great entry point into the Preservation portfolio.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Rare Perfection<\/strong><\/td><td>These expressions highlight unique aging environments, like cold Canadian warehouses. The <strong>14 and 15-year<\/strong> bottles are the current standouts.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Old Man Winter<\/strong><\/td><td>A 109.8 proof blend designed to mimic the &#8220;dusty&#8221; profile of mid-century bourbons. It\u2019s a marriage of Preservation&#8217;s own pot-distilled juice and older sourced casks.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"824\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Preservation-Distillery-Lineup-03-20-2026-1024x1273-1-824x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Four bottles of aged bourbon whiskey on a rustic wooden table in a barrel-filled distillery, with copper stills in the background and a tasting glass of bourbon in front.\" class=\"wp-image-2223\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Preservation-Distillery-Lineup-03-20-2026-1024x1273-1-824x1024.jpg 824w, https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Preservation-Distillery-Lineup-03-20-2026-1024x1273-1-241x300.jpg 241w, https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Preservation-Distillery-Lineup-03-20-2026-1024x1273-1-768x955.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Preservation-Distillery-Lineup-03-20-2026-1024x1273-1.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 824px) 100vw, 824px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-bottom-line-for-arkansas-collectors\"><strong>The Bottom Line for Arkansas Collectors<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Anthony was candid about the price: these are &#8220;special occasion&#8221; pours. Most bottles will land in the <strong>$150\u2013$250 range<\/strong>, but as the Bourbon Legends crew discussed, the quality matches the tag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because Central and Moon distribute statewide, you can ask your favorite local retailer to check their inventory for Preservation products starting this week. Just remember: with 1-3 barrel batches, once a batch is gone, it\u2019s gone for good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Check out the full interview on The Bourbon Legends YouTube channel to hear Anthony\u2019s full breakdown of the launch!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Big news for Arkansas bourbon hunters! Central and Moon Distributors are bringing the legendary Preservation Distillery to our state. From the Stitzel-Weller connections of founder Marci Palatella to the ultra-rare &#8220;Immaculata&#8221; releases, here is everything you need to know about these small-batch Bardstown gems arriving on local shelves.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2225,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_gspb_post_css":"","_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","_EventAllDay":false,"_EventTimezone":"","_EventStartDate":"","_EventEndDate":"","_EventStartDateUTC":"","_EventEndDateUTC":"","_EventShowMap":false,"_EventShowMapLink":false,"_EventURL":"","_EventCost":"","_EventCostDescription":"","_EventCurrencySymbol":"","_EventCurrencyCode":"","_EventCurrencyPosition":"","_EventDateTimeSeparator":"","_EventTimeRangeSeparator":"","_EventOrganizerID":[],"_EventVenueID":[],"_OrganizerEmail":"","_OrganizerPhone":"","_OrganizerWebsite":"","_VenueAddress":"","_VenueCity":"","_VenueCountry":"","_VenueProvince":"","_VenueState":"","_VenueZip":"","_VenuePhone":"","_VenueURL":"","_VenueStateProvince":"","_VenueLat":"","_VenueLng":"","_VenueShowMap":false,"_VenueShowMapLink":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[15,144],"tags":[135,136,145,137],"class_list":["post-2221","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","category-newtoarkansasmarket","tag-breaking","tag-hot","tag-newtoarkansasmarket","tag-video"],"blocksy_meta":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Preservation Distillery Arrives in Arkansas: A Bourbon Legends Exclusive - Arkansas Liquor<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Preservation Distillery is officially in Arkansas! 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