Van winkle 12yr

Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Old Bourbon 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, complex, and extremely rare flavor profile.

History

Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Old Bourbon is a Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey that is aged for 12 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.

Tasting Notes

The bourbon has a rich, full-bodied flavor profile with a sweet and smooth character. It has a complex, layered nose with aromas of oak, vanilla, caramel, and dark fruit. The palate is full-bodied and rich, with flavors of oak, vanilla, caramel, and dark fruit, followed by a long, smooth finish. The bourbon is extremely rare and is considered a true masterpiece of bourbon making.

Details

• ABV: 45.2%
• Age: 12 years old
• Mashbill: Wheated bourbon mashbill
• Nose: Complex, layered nose with aromas of oak, vanilla, caramel, and dark fruit
• Mouth: Full-bodied and rich, with flavors of oak, vanilla, caramel, and dark fruit
• Finish: Long, smooth finish

Purchase Information

• Price: $1,049.00 per bottle
• Available at select liquor stores and online retailers, but extremely rare and hard to find due to its limited production. Only 24 items in stock!

Ratings

Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Old Bourbon has a rating of 98 out of 100 from the World Spirits Championship, making it one of the highest rated bourbons in the world.