Old Rip Van Winkle (Buffalo Trace Distillery)

Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve 20 Year Old Bourbon Whiskey 750ml 45.2%

$2,200.00

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This Pappy Van Winkle 20 Year Old is an ultra-rare, long-aged bourbon delivering deep oak, caramel and exceptional, refined complexity.

Volume: 750ml

ABV: 45.2% (90.4 Proof)

Origin: Kentucky, USA

Style: Straight Bourbon | Wheated | Ultra Aged

This is one of the most famous bourbons in the world.

Pappy Van Winkle 20 Year is aged for two decades in new American oak — far longer than most bourbons — yet somehow avoids becoming overly woody, delivering a profile that’s rich, layered and remarkably balanced.

It’s part of the Van Winkle line produced at Buffalo Trace, using a wheated mash bill, which softens the profile and adds a smoother, rounder character compared to traditional rye-heavy bourbons.

On the nose, it opens incredibly rich. Butterscotch, dark fruit, vanilla and oak sit alongside chocolate and dried fruit notes.

The palate is where it earns its reputation. Caramel, cherry, spice and leather roll through with layers of chocolate, tobacco and oak, all balanced by a subtle citrus lift.

This is the key.

👉 20 years of age
👉 But still alive, not over-oaked

The finish is long and elegant. Oak, spice and sweetness linger with a refined, slightly dry fade that just keeps going.

This isn’t just a bourbon.

It’s a benchmark.