Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve 20 Years Old 2006 100% Stitzel-Weller

Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve 20 Year 2006 is the 20-year-aged wheated bourbon expression released in 2006 — 100% Stitzel-Weller juice from the pre-Buffalo Trace transition era, rated 99/100 by the World Spirits Championship as the #1 Bourbon Whiskey in the world. Bottled at 90.4 proof for a wonderfully smooth and rich profile.

The Van Winkle Bourbons pay homage to one of the whiskey industry’s founding families. Julian “Pappy” Van Winkle helped shape the industry as President of Stitzel-Weller Distillery during and after Prohibition. His son Julian Jr. operated the distillery until the family sold it in 1972, then created the Old Rip Van Winkle label as a side venture. Julian III rebuilt the family business starting in 1981. Buffalo Trace bought the W.L. Weller label in 1999, and beginning May 2002 has produced Van Winkle bourbons using Pappy’s exact recipe. This 2006 release at 20 years carries the original Stitzel-Weller distillate.

Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Dark amber with dark orange cast
• Palate: Full-bodied; oiled leather, smoke, minerals, coffee, cigar boxes
• Finish: Endless ranges of aromatics and flavors; infinite finish

Specs

• Distillery: Distilled at Stitzel-Weller; bottled at Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery
• Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey — Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve 20 Year
• Provenance: 2006 Release, 100% Stitzel-Weller juice
• Proof: 90.4
• Rating: 99/100 World Spirits Championship
• Size: 750ml

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