This wonderful bourbon is bottled as close to barrel proof as possible. They add just a splash of our Kentucky limestone well-water when they empty the barrels for bottling. Thus, this whiskey is as smooth as any you will find.
See a rich, copper color. Smell enticingly sweet, spicy, caramel-nut-fudge aromas. Enjoy a fruity, medium-to full-bodied palate with intense dried fruit and toasted nuts notes. Each sip finishes with a very long, bold wave of peppery brown spices, floral honey and charred barrel flavors that balance the weight of the alcohol. It's a big, bold, aged bourbon that has great balance for its high proof and flavor.
The Van Winkle name goes back to Julian "Pappy" Van Winkle Sr., who started out in 1893 as an 18-year-old salesman for a Louisville whiskey wholesaler. He and a partner later bought the business and a distillery, and in 1935...
