Pappy Van Winkle’s 20 Year Family Reserve

Pappy Van Winkle’s 20 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’s 20 Year Family Reserve is a Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey that is aged for 20 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 90.4 proof. [1]

Tasting Notes

The bourbon has a dark amber and dark orange cast. It is full-bodied and reminiscent of oiled leather, smoke, minerals, coffee, and cigar boxes. The bourbon has endless ranges of aromatics and flavors, with a long and elegant finish. [1]

Details

• ABV: 45.2%
• Age: 20 years old
• Mashbill: Wheated bourbon mashbill
• Nose: Aromas of oiled leather, smoke, minerals, coffee, and cigar boxes
• Mouth: Full-bodied, with endless ranges of aromatics and flavors
• Finish: Long and elegant

Purchase Information

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

Ratings

Pappy Van Winkle’s 20 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. [1]