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About This Bourbon
From the 2020 release, this Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year is a wheated Kentucky straight bourbon at 107 proof.
Wheat takes the place of rye in the grain recipe, giving the soft, bready sweetness of the Van Winkle style.
Tasting Profile
- Nose: Warm caramel, vanilla and oak, with nutmeg and a little dried apricot.
- Palate: Rich and mellow, with toffee, cinnamon, soft grain and seasoned wood.
- Finish: Long and warming, with oak, caramel and a slow spice fade.
Serving & Food
Sip it neat first, then add a splash of water or one cube. It pairs with Peking duck or bread pudding.
Good to Know
Who makes it? The Van Winkle family with Buffalo Trace.
When is it released? Once a year, in autumn.
Product Details
| Producer | Buffalo Trace, Frankfort, Kentucky (Sazerac) |
| Country | USA |
| Region | Kentucky |
| Age | 10 years old |
| ABV | 53.5% (107 proof) |
| Size | 750mL |
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About the Distillery
Julian "Pappy" Van Winkle Sr. opened Stitzel-Weller in 1935, and his family still owns the brands. In 2002 his grandson Julian III and Preston Van Winkle agreed a production deal with Buffalo Trace.