Pappy Van Winkle Complete Bourbon Collection 750ml

Pappy Van Winkle Collection: 10-Year Through 23-Year

This collection represents the pinnacle of wheated bourbon, crafted with a unique mash bill that replaces rye with wheat as the secondary grain. This results in a softer, sweeter, and more approachable profile compared to traditional high-rye bourbons. The extended aging in new, charred American oak barrels imparts depth, complexity, and a rich tapestry of flavors.

Individual Product Descriptions and Tasting Notes:

1. Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old Handmade Bourbon

• Product Description: This is the entry point into the Pappy Van Winkle line, but don't let that fool you – it's still an exceptional bourbon. Aged for a decade, it showcases the signature wheated mash bill in a more youthful and vibrant form.

• Tasting Notes (General):

  • Aroma: Sweet and inviting, with notes of caramel, vanilla, honey, and a touch of oak. You might also find hints of dried fruit and a subtle floral character.
  • Palate: Smooth and delicate, with a balanced sweetness and gentle spice. Flavors of caramel, vanilla, honey, and toasted nuts are prominent, with a touch of cinnamon and nutmeg.
  • Finish: Medium-length and warm, with lingering notes of caramel, vanilla, and oak.

2. Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Old Lot "B"

• Product Description: This expression is a step up in complexity, aged for 12 years and bottled at a slightly higher proof. The "Lot B" designation signifies a specific batch, often with its own unique characteristics.

• Tasting Notes (General):

  • Aroma: Richer and more complex than the 10-year, with notes of caramel, vanilla, toasted oak, and a hint of dark fruit. You might also find notes of maple syrup and a subtle spice.
  • Palate: Smooth and creamy, with a well-balanced sweetness and spice. Flavors of caramel, vanilla, honey, and toasted nuts are prominent, with a touch of cinnamon, nutmeg, and a hint of dark chocolate.
  • Finish: Long and warm, with lingering notes of caramel, vanilla, oak, and a hint of spice.

3. Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve 15 Year Old

• Product Description: This is where the Pappy Van Winkle line truly starts to shine. Aged for 15 years, this expression offers a remarkable depth of flavor and complexity.

• Tasting Notes (General):

  • Aroma: Intensely aromatic, with notes of caramel, vanilla, toasted oak, dark fruit, and a hint of leather. You might also find notes of baking spices and a subtle floral character.
  • Palate: Rich and full-bodied, with a complex interplay of sweet and spicy notes. Flavors of caramel, vanilla, honey, toasted nuts, dark fruit, and oak are prominent, with a touch of cinnamon, nutmeg, and a hint of pepper.
  • Finish: Long and satisfying, with lingering notes of caramel, vanilla, oak, spice, and a hint of dark chocolate.

4. Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve 20 Year Old

• Product Description: This is a highly coveted expression, aged for two decades and bottled at barrel proof. It represents the pinnacle of the Pappy Van Winkle line for many enthusiasts.

• Tasting Notes (General):

  • Aroma: Exceptionally complex and nuanced, with notes of caramel, vanilla, toasted oak, dark fruit, leather, and a hint of tobacco. You might also find notes of baking spices, maple syrup, and a subtle floral character.
  • Palate: Rich, full-bodied, and incredibly smooth, with a complex interplay of sweet, spicy, and oaky notes. Flavors of caramel, vanilla, honey, toasted nuts, dark fruit, oak, and leather are prominent, with a touch of cinnamon, nutmeg, pepper, and a hint of dark chocolate.
  • Finish: Extremely long and memorable, with lingering notes of caramel, vanilla, oak, spice, dark chocolate, and a hint of tobacco.

5. Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve 23 Year Old

• Product Description: The oldest and rarest expression in the core Pappy Van Winkle lineup. Aged for between 10 and 23 years, this bourbon is incredibly limited and highly sought after.

• Tasting Notes (General):

  • Aroma: Exceptionally complex and mature, with notes of caramel, vanilla, toasted oak, dark fruit, leather, tobacco, and a hint of cedar. You might also find notes of baking spices, maple syrup, and a subtle floral character.
  • Palate: Rich, full-bodied, and incredibly smooth, with a complex interplay of sweet, spicy, and oaky notes. Flavors of caramel, vanilla, honey, toasted nuts, dark fruit, oak, leather, and tobacco are prominent, with a touch of cinnamon, nutmeg, pepper, and a hint of dark chocolate.
  • Finish: Extremely long and decadent, with lingering notes of caramel, vanilla, oak, spice, dark chocolate, tobacco, and a hint of leather.

Important Notes:

• Rarity and Availability: These bourbons are incredibly rare and difficult to find. They are often allocated through lotteries or sold at exorbitant prices on the secondary market.
• Tasting Notes are Subjective: Individual palates vary, so your experience may differ slightly from these general descriptions.
• Batch Variations: Even within the same expression, there can be slight variations in flavor from batch to batch due to the natural aging process.