J.W. Dant 7 Year Bourbon (1960s-1970s Release) 86 Proof Export

7 years. 86 proof. Export format. J.W. Dant — a 1960s–1970s release of one of Kentucky bourbon’s oldest commercial brands, now over 50 years from its original bottling.

J.W. Dant bourbon traces its commercial history to John Walker Dant, a Kentucky distiller whose family operated some of the earliest legal post-Civil War distilleries in Marion County. The Dant name appeared on bourbon labels continuously from the 19th century through the modern era under Heaven Hill ownership. This Export format bottle is from the pre-bourbon-revival era — when domestic and export American whiskey was largely unmarked by the collector culture that followed, produced for straightforward consumption at accessible proof points.

At 86 proof in export format, this J.W. Dant is a time capsule of 1960s–1970s Kentucky bourbon production — spirit distilled during the era when continuous column still bourbon production at Heaven Hill was running at its most traditional pre-modernization scale. Properly stored bourbon in sealed glass maintains its bottled character essentially indefinitely; this bottle preserves a style of American whiskey production that is no longer replicated.

Specs

• Brand: J.W. Dant
• Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
• Bottled: 1960s–1970s
• Age: 7 years
• Proof: 86 (43% ABV) — Export format
• Size: 750ml

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Frequently Asked Questions

• Who was J.W. Dant? John Walker Dant was a 19th-century Kentucky distiller from Marion County whose family operated some of the earliest legal post-Civil War distilleries. The Dant brand survived through multiple ownership transitions to become part of the Heaven Hill portfolio.
• Is the J.W. Dant 1960s-70s Export still available? Yes — available now.