Pappy Van Winkle 23 Year Old Family Reserve 2014 Release 75cl
Lot number: 184-03972
Winning bid: £2,000
Julian P. “ Pappy” Van Winkle Sr. truly was a wise man who kicked off a family of fine bourbon makers with his mantra to make the spirit “at a profit if we can, at a loss if we must, but always a fine bourbon”. In 1893, he set out as a travelling salesman for W. L. Weller & Sons until eventually he and a friend saved up to purchase what would become known as the Stitzel-Weller Distillery. They quickly became known for their wheated bourbon production and Pappy remained involved in the business until his passing at 91 years old.
After taking over management and moving to a new base, his son, Julian Jr. resurrected a pre-Prohibition label called Old Rip Van Winkle using stocks from the old distillery. The brand was then passed down a further generation in 1981 and now Julian III and his son continue to run operations and production of the Van Winkle label at the Buffalo Trace Distillery.
Perhaps the most sought after bourbon in the world, Pappy Van Winkle’s 23 year old Family Reserve is released in small batches of only 3,000 bottles. The barrels for the release were carefully selected from the heart of the warehouse.
Van Winkle itself recommends that this whiskey “should be enjoyed neat. Any ice or water will dilute the uniqueness”.
Bottled: 2014
Age: 23 Years Old
47.8% ABV / 75cl
Bottle Number: F2507
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