Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve 20 Year is a wheated Kentucky straight bourbon aged 20 years, bottled at 90.4 proof, and among the most requested bottles in American whiskey.
The Van Winkle family has produced bourbon for over a century, and today the whiskey is made at Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky. The 20 Year is an allocated release and shows up in limited quantities.
The 20 Year is made from a wheated mash and aged for two decades, then bottled at 90.4 proof (45.2% 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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Palate: Intense and smooth, with a citrus zest note, plus sherry, dried fruit and vanilla.
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Finish: Long and elegant.
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: 20 years
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Proof / ABV: 90.4 proof (45.2% 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 and give it a few minutes in the glass. It is a gift for a serious bourbon collector.
Allocated release: limited availability.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Pappy 20?
20 years.
What is the proof?
90.4 proof (45.2% ABV).
Is it wheated?
Yes, it is made from a wheated mash.
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