Established as a brand in the 1970s resurrected from the pre-prohibition label Old Rip Van Winkle and now a partnership between the van Winkle family and The Sazerac (Buffalo Trace) distillery. Pappy van Winkle was a legendary figure in the American whisky trade, being a whiskey salesman and founder of The Stitzel-Weller Distillery (last distilled in 1992) who died in 1965 and the iconic photo of Pappy smoking a cigar on the label was first used in 1995. The range of 12, 15, 20 & 23 Year old straight Bourbons and 13 year old straight Rye are amongst some of the most sought after Whiskey in the world, let alone the USA.

This very rare, limited edition bourbon takes generations of distilling know-how to produce. Only the most careful and expensive distilling method can be used to create a whiskey as special as this one. Each barrel ages for 23 years and is carefully selected from the heart of the warehouse. This whiskey should be enjoyed neat.

COLLECTION

TASTING NOTES

Early aromas of caramel and cream with soft notes of oak, nuts and leather. Features a sweet taste composed of vanilla, maple and honey joined by complimentary flavors of citrus and spice. Has a long lasting oaky finish, along with many of the early flavors.