The Gethsemane distillery DSP-47 was the original home of the J.W. Dant brand until it was closed around 1961. After the site's closure, production of J.W. Dant moved to other facilities, eventually becoming part of the Heaven Hill portfolio. Bottles from this era are considered "dusty" bourbons by collectors. Reviewers often note that these older distillates from DSP-47 have a distinct "funk" and rich profile (leather, toffee, and butterscotch) that differs significantly from modern versions of the brand.
