Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve 23 Year is the oldest bourbon in the Van Winkle lineup and one of the most sought-after bottles in American whiskey. It is a wheated bourbon aged 23 years and bottled at 95.6 proof.
The Van Winkle family has produced bourbon for over a century. Today the whiskey is made at Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky, using a wheated mash, and each barrel is aged for 23 years and selected from the heart of the warehouse. The release is allocated and extremely limited.
The 23 Year is a Kentucky straight bourbon made from a wheated mash bill, meaning wheat replaces rye as the secondary grain for a softer, rounder profile. It is bottled at 95.6 proof (47.8% ABV).
Awards & Recognition
- Gold: San Francisco World Spirits Competition (2019)
- Silver: International Wine & Spirits Competition (2019)
- Best Bourbon / Best Small Batch Bourbon: New York World Wine & Spirits Competition (2018)
- 5 Stars: F. Paul Pacult's Spirit Journal (2018)
- Overall Winner: World Whiskies Awards (2018)
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Early aromas of caramel and cream with soft notes of oak, nuts and leather.
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Palate: A sweet taste of vanilla, maple and honey, joined by citrus and spice.
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Finish: A long-lasting oaky finish with sweet caramel.
Specifications
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Producer: Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery (distilled at Buffalo Trace)
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Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
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Expression / Batch: Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve
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Age: 23 years
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Proof / ABV: 95.6 proof (47.8% ABV)
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Mash Bill: Wheated
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Region: Kentucky, United States
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Pour it neat in a Glencairn glass and give it time. Add a few drops of water if you like. It is a gift for a serious bourbon collector.
Allocated release: limited availability.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Pappy 23?
Each barrel is aged for 23 years.
What is the proof?
95.6 proof (47.8% ABV).
Is it wheated?
Yes, it is made from a wheated mash.
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