Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve 23 Years Old

Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve 23 Year is the pinnacle of the Van Winkle range — a rare, limited-edition wheated bourbon aged 23 years and bottled at 95.6 proof, with barrels carefully selected from the heart of the warehouse for an added three years of aging.

Producing a whiskey this special takes generations of distilling know-how and the most careful, expensive methods. Each barrel ages for 23 years and is hand-selected from the heart of the warehouse. Produced at the Buffalo Trace Distillery in Kentucky using the Van Winkle family’s wheated recipe, the 23 Year is a monumental American whiskey experience and a tribute to Julian “Pappy” Van Winkle, one of the bourbon industry’s founding figures.

It is best enjoyed neat — any ice or water dilutes its uniqueness.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Caramel and cream with soft oak, nuts, and leather.
• Palate: Sweet — vanilla, maple, and honey with citrus and spice; hints of ripe apple, cherry, oak, and tobacco with a touch of chocolate. Deep amber red.
• Finish: Long and oaky, leading to a sweet caramel close.

Specs

• Distillery: Buffalo Trace, Frankfort, Kentucky
• Style: Kentucky Straight Wheated Bourbon
• Age: 23 years
• Proof: 95.6 (47.8% ABV)
• Size: 750ml

Frequently Asked Questions

• How long is Pappy 23 aged? 23 years, with barrels selected from the heart of the warehouse for an added three years of aging.
• Who produces it? The Buffalo Trace Distillery, using the Van Winkle family’s wheated recipe.
• How should it be served? Neat — ice or water dilutes its uniqueness.