2009 Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve 20 Year old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Whiskey: 2009 Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve 20 Year old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
As rare as hen’s teeth, today Pappy Van Winkle’s 20 Year Old Family Reserve Bourbon is one of the most sought-after and scarce bourbon whiskeys around.
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Size: 750ml
Proof: 90 (45% ABV)
Origin: United States
Distillery: Pappy Van Winkle
As rare as hen’s teeth, today Pappy Van Winkle’s 20 Year Old Family Reserve Bourbon is one of the most sought-after and scarce bourbon whiskeys around. The perfect digestif bourbon, and one likened to fine, after-dinner cognacs, this wheated bourbon from Old Rip Van Winkle is a truly superior tasting experience that brings beautiful, syrupy sweetness to the palate. Produced in incredibly small batches and extremely hard to get, the 20 Year Old Family Reserve is a showcase investment piece for any serious whiskey connoisseur’s collection.
2009 Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve 20 Year old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Tasting Notes
Nose: Stewed fruits on the nose, sweet spices, oiliness, white chocolate, walnut.
Palate: Rich, soft and sweet oak with custard.
Finish: Good length, with hints of honeycomb, peppery spices and prune.
Distillery Information
In May of 1935 at the age of 61, Pappy opened the newly completed Stitzel-Weller Distillery in South Louisville. He had a heavy influence on the operations there until his death at the age of 91. His son, Julian, Jr. took over operations until he was forced by stockholders to sell the distillery in 1972.