The highly anticipated return of the Van Winkle Whiskey Collection from Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery and Buffalo Trace Distillery brings whiskey enthusiasts an exceptional lineup of some of the most coveted bourbons and rye in the world.
Renowned for its wheated bourbon recipe, a hallmark of Julian P. “Pappy” Van Winkle’s legacy, the collection offers a smoother, softer profile that continues to define excellence in bourbon craftsmanship. Complementing the wheated bourbons, the 13-Year-Old Family Reserve Rye Whiskey provides a more subtle spice thanks to its carefully balanced rye content.
This year’s release includes an exciting surplus of the 20-Year-Old and 23-Year-Old Family Reserve Bourbons, offering enthusiasts a rare chance to experience these ultra-aged expressions.
Julian Van Winkle III, President of Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery, emphasizes the joy of discovering a bottle on the shelf, noting the exceptional barrel yields this season that make these older vintages more accessible.
Each expression in the Van Winkle Collection delivers a unique tasting experience:
10-Year-Old Bourbon: Rich oak, licorice, and dark cherry.
12-Year-Old Bourbon: Stone fruit, chocolate, and honeyed sweetness.
13-Year-Old Rye Whiskey: Roasted nuts, caramel, and baking spices.
15-Year-Old Bourbon: Caramel corn, leather, and dark fruit.
20-Year-Old Bourbon: Warm spices, caramel, and cinnamon sugar.
23-Year-Old Bourbon: Toasty caramel, vanilla, and honey.
The Van Winkle legacy begins with Julian P. “Pappy” Van Winkle Sr., whose guiding principle—“We make fine bourbon at a profit if we can, at a loss if we must, but always fine bourbon”—continues to define the brand today. Pappy entered the bourbon business in 1893 with W.L. Weller & Sons and later helped establish the famed Stitzel-Weller Distillery, renowned for its wheated bourbon recipe that replaced rye with wheat for a softer, smoother profile.
The highly anticipated return of the Van Winkle Whiskey Collection from Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery and Buffalo Trace Distillery brings whiskey enthusiasts an exceptional lineup of some of the most coveted bourbons and rye in the world.
Renowned for its wheated bourbon recipe, a hallmark of Julian P. “Pappy” Van Winkle’s legacy, the collection offers a smoother, softer profile that continues to define excellence in bourbon craftsmanship. Complementing the wheated bourbons, the 13-Year-Old Family Reserve Rye Whiskey provides a more subtle spice thanks to its carefully balanced rye content.
This year’s release includes an exciting surplus of the 20-Year-Old and 23-Year-Old Family Reserve Bourbons, offering enthusiasts a rare chance to experience these ultra-aged expressions.
Julian Van Winkle III, President of Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery, emphasizes the joy of discovering a bottle on the shelf, noting the exceptional barrel yields this season that make these older vintages more accessible.
Each expression in the Van Winkle Collection delivers a unique tasting experience:
10-Year-Old Bourbon: Rich oak, licorice, and dark cherry.
12-Year-Old Bourbon: Stone fruit, chocolate, and honeyed sweetness.
13-Year-Old Rye Whiskey: Roasted nuts, caramel, and baking spices.
15-Year-Old Bourbon: Caramel corn, leather, and dark fruit.
20-Year-Old Bourbon: Warm spices, caramel, and cinnamon sugar.
23-Year-Old Bourbon: Toasty caramel, vanilla, and honey.
