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
Colour
Deep amber with copper-gold highlights and a warm, honeyed glow, like aged oak.
Nose
Light, refined aromas of dried mango, cocoa and ripe fruit, with a delicate thread of spiced peach.
Palate
An elegant trio of honey, oak and tobacco unfolds on the palate, delivering satin-smooth sweetness gently tempered by toasted oak spice. Tobacco depth lends gravitas while the finish remains balanced and refined, with a measured warmth and a lingering, dry glow.
Finish
A balanced, dry finish with a delicate lingering tingle that softly echoes oak, spice and a hint of warm fruit, leaving a refined, contemplative afterglow.
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