Old Rip Van Winkle

Van Winkle 12 Year 750ml 45.2%

$1,000.00

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The perfect combination of age and proof.

BottlerBuffalo Trace
Age12 years
Strength45.2% abv

Van Winkle 2025 Australian Release

Van Winkle 12 Year

Described as "nectar" by connoisseurs.

750ml Wheated bourbon Frankfort, Kentucky

Drawn from hand-selected barrels in the heart of the ageing warehouses and bottled at a medium proof that lets the 12 years do the talking.

The release

Van Winkle is a sweet, full-bodied whiskey that has been described as "nectar" by connoisseurs. The 12 years of ageing and medium proof create a remarkably pleasant bourbon that rivals the finest cognacs as an after-dinner drink.

Each bottle is drawn from hand-selected barrels in the heart of the ageing warehouses. Expect a buttery smooth palate with honey, brown sugar, nutmeg and soft oak, exceptionally elegant and refined with a balanced dry finish.

In the glass

  • SweetnessHoney and brown sugar
  • SpiceNutmeg over soft oak
  • TextureButtery smooth, full-bodied and refined
  • FinishBalanced and dry

Details

  • BottlerBuffalo Trace Distillery
  • Age12 years
  • Strength45.2% abv
  • RegionFrankfort, Kentucky, USA
  • Release2025 (AU)

Members first

Allocated to Whisky Wayfarers members first and released behind the Wayfarers gate. Extremely limited worldwide allocation, and once this year's bottles are gone there is no second run.