Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year Family Reserve

Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year Family Reserve is a highly sought-after and highly rated bourbon whiskey. It is part of the Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery’s lineup and is known for its rich, full-bodied flavor profile.

History

Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year Family Reserve is a Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey that is aged for 15 years. The bourbon is made using a wheated bourbon recipe, which means that it uses wheat instead of rye as the secondary grain. This gives the bourbon a smoother, more approachable flavor profile. The bourbon is bottled at 107 proof. [2]

Tasting Notes

The bourbon has a hazy, copper color. It has a rich, supple entry, leading to a decadent, huge, full-bodied palate with intense caramel, toffee, and peppery brown spice flavors. The finish is extreme, long, complex, and evolving, with a fade of spice and wood notes. Experts deem it a seductive, exotic, and virtually flawless bourbon. [2]

Details

• ABV: 53.5%
• Age: 15 years old
• Mashbill: Wheated bourbon mashbill
• Nose: Rich, supple entry
• Mouth: Decadent, huge, full-bodied palate with intense caramel, toffee, and peppery brown spice flavors
• Finish: Extreme, long, complex, and evolving, with a fade of spice and wood notes

Purchase Information

• Price: Varies depending on the retailer and availability
• Available at select liquor stores and online retailers.

Ratings

Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year Family Reserve has a rating of 99 out of 100 from the World Spirits Championship, making it one of the highest rated bourbons in the world. [2]