Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Bourbon 20 Year Old
- Distillery
- Old Rip Van Winkle
- Region
- Country
- America
- Type
- Bourbon
- ABV
- 45.2%
- Age
- 20 years
- Price
- £275
- Community rating
- 4.07 / 5 (29 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Vanilla, Honey, Toasted, Old Wood
- Description
- Pappy Van Winkle's 20-year-old bourbon is exceptionally aged for the category, developing rich caramel, vanilla, and oak complexity while retaining a refined sweetness. A rare American whiskey built for contemplative sipping.
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Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Bourbon 20 Year Old is a 20-year-old bourbon from Old Rip Van Winkle (America), bottled at 45.2% ABV. Holds a 4.1/5 community rating. Expect sweet, oaky and gentle spice character — vanilla, honey, toasted, old wood. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Pappy Van Winkle's 20-year-old bourbon is exceptionally aged for the category, developing rich caramel, vanilla, and oak complexity while retaining a refined sweetness. A rare American whiskey built for contemplative sipping.
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