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
- Old Rip Van Winkle's cask expertise shines in Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve, a 20-year-old bourbon. At 45.2% ABV, it has notes of 'Vanilla' and 'Old Wood', appealing to the seasoned drinker. Rated 4.06 by 29 tasters, the £275 price might deter some, but its age could justify the cost.
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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.
Old Rip Van Winkle's cask expertise shines in Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve, a 20-year-old bourbon. At 45.2% ABV, it has notes of 'Vanilla' and 'Old Wood', appealing to the seasoned drinker. Rated 4.06 by 29 tasters, the £275 price might deter some, but its age could justify the cost.
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