Pappy Van Winkle Van Winkle Special Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 12 Year Old
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Aged twelve years, Van Winkle Special Reserve embodies the balance of maturity and smoothness that defines the family name. Bottled at 90.4 proof, it carries the depth of well-aged bourbon with an elegance few can match.
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"Van winkle wheated Bourbons, especially the younger ones have an orange note, as if each bottle contains a few dropos of Cointreau liqueur. Lot B has that and all of the other wheated Bourbon attributes in ideal harmony and balance. The whisky is close to perfect."
Anything with the Van Winkle name is highly prized amongst Bourbon aficionados and super rare with an equally super price tag!
Perfectly poised and reminds me of drinking fine and old Armagnac, less sweet than most Bourbons and very well balanced oak, spice and fruit.
Product Details
Tasting Notes
Nose
Highlighted by light aromas of dried mango, cocoa, fruit and spiced peach.
Palate
Flavours of honey, oak and tobacco dance on the palate.
Finish
The finish is balanced and dry, with a lingering tingle.