Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve Rye

Van Winkle Family Reserve Rye is a 13-year-old straight rye whiskey bottled at 95.6 proof — the original aged rye that broke the mold when most ryes were five years or younger, with cocoa, vanilla, spice, and white pepper carried by remarkable maturity.

Produced at Buffalo Trace using Pappy Van Winkle’s standards, this highly sought-after rye shows the depth that comes only with age. Rated 95 points by the Beverage Tasting Institute. Best enjoyed neat to appreciate its complexity.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Soft chestnut, spice, vanilla, and fruit; powerful caramel and sweet tobacco
• Palate: Smooth, medium- to full-bodied — cocoa, vanilla, sweet toffee, roasted nut, and leather
• Finish: Long, warm, and complex — white pepper, spice, caramel, dried fruit, and dry oak

Specs

• Distillery: Buffalo Trace, Frankfort, Kentucky
• Style: Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey
• Age: 13 years
• Proof: 95.6 (47.8% ABV)
• Size: 750ml

Browse the full Pappy Van Winkle collection or all rye whiskey at Elite Bourbon.

Frequently Asked Questions

• How old is Van Winkle Family Reserve Rye? 13 years — unusually old for a rye, bottled at 95.6 proof. It was among the first widely available aged ryes when most were five years or younger.
• Is it allocated? Yes — part of the annual Van Winkle fall allocation and highly sought after