Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery and Buffalo Trace Distillery,
have today announced the return of the Van Winkle Whiskey Collection.
Renowned for its wheated recipe, the Van Winkle Collection features six distinctive whiskeys, ranging from 10 to 23 years old in age, which were produced at the Kentucky based Buffalo Trace distillery.
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| The 2024 Van Winkle Collection |
The wheated recipe, favoured by Julian P. “Pappy” Van Winkle, is said to result in a softer, smoother taste profile that has helped the Bourbon become among the world’s most coveted.
The 2024 Van Winkle Collection is comprised of:
Old Rip Van Winkle Handmade Bourbon 10 Year Old (53.5% ABV)
is said to deliver notes of rich oak spice, licorice and dark cherry on the
nose, followed by notes of oak, tobacco and sweet fruit on the palate. RRP: $129.99.
Old Rip Van Winkle Special Reserve Bourbon 12 Year Old (45.2%
ABV) is said to deliver notes of ripe stone fruit and chocolate on the nose,
followed notes of honeyed sweetness, oak and tobacco on the palate. RRP: $149.99.
Old Rip Van Winkle Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old (47.8%
ABV) is said to deliver notes of roasted nuts, oaky vanilla and ripe fruit on
the nose, followed by notes of chocolate, baking spice, caramel and oak on the
palate. RRP: $199.99.
Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve Bourbon 15 Year Old (53.5%
ABV) is said to deliver notes of caramel corn and vanilla on the nose, followed
by notes of leather, oak and dark fruit, spice and oaky tannins on the palate.
RRP: $199.99.
Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve Bourbon 20 Year Old (45.2%
ABV) is said to deliver notes of warm holiday spices, caramel and chocolate on
the nose, followed by notes of caramel, cinnamon sugar, spice and oak on the
palate. RRP: $319.99.
Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve Bourbon 23 Year Old (47.85
ABV) is said to deliver notes of toasty caramel, soft cream, oak, nuts, and
leather on the nose, followed by notes of vanilla, maple, honey, citrus and
gentle spice, leather and oak on the palate. RRP: $449.99.
Commenting on the launch, Julian Van Winkle III, President,
Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery, said: “There’s an incomparable feeling of joy
that comes from finding a bottle of Pappy on the shelf. This season, we’re
excited that connoisseurs have a greater chance to enjoy our older expressions,
thanks to an exceptional yield from these barrels.”
Limited in quantities, bottles in the latest Van Winkle
Collection, will be available later this month from select retailers in the US,
via a lottery.
Posted by Steve Rush