Van Winkle
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year
Country: Frankfort, USA
Region: Kentucky
Style: Straight Bourbon
Raw material: Corn, rye, barley
Alcohol: 53.5%
Van Winkle is a product from Buffalo Trace distillery located in Franklin County, and has been expanding since 1773.
The distillery’s rich history includes such legendary distillers as E.H. Taylor Jr, Albert B. Blanton, George T. Stagg, Orville Schupp, and Elmer T. Lee.
This bourbon whiskey is bottled at nearly barrel proof, with a splash of Kentucky limestone water is added after a decade of ageing.
Tasting Notes
Colour: Gold
Aroma: A sweet vanilla nose with caramel, pecan and oak wood
Taste: Smooth, mellow flavour consisting of robust wheat, cherries and oak. Smoky wheat finish with hints of fruit, spice and oak tannins.
Variants:
Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year
Van Winkle Family Reserve Rye 13 Year
Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year
Pappy Van Winkle 20 Year
Pappy Van Winkle 23 Year