PAPPY VAN WINKLE’S - 20 years Family Reserve - 45.20%
Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve is an iconic reference in the world of exceptional Bourbon, offered on Clos des Spiritueux, your specialist in rare and sought-after spirits in France. This prestigious cuvée comes from the illustrious Buffalo Trace distillery, located in Frankfort, Kentucky, and has been produced under the aegis of the famous Sazerac company since 2002.
The story of Pappy Van Winkle begins in 1893, when Julian “Pappy” Van Winkle Sr., then 18 years old, started his career at W.L. Weller & Sons, a major distributor of American liquors. Fifteen years later, he bought the company with a partner before taking over the historic A. Ph. Stitzel distillery in Louisville - founded in 1872 and a pioneer of Sour Mash whiskey. Despite Prohibition and various changes of ownership, the Van Winkle brand has remained a symbol of American whiskey excellence. Few Bourbons have endured so many trials while retaining so many collectors and discerning enthusiasts.
The Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve 20 years stands out for its unique composition, favoring wheat as the secondary grain instead of the traditional rye, thus providing a silky texture and complex aromas, particularly sought after by high-end Bourbon connoisseurs. It is made from a blend of corn, wheat, and malted barley, then aged 20 years in new, toasted American oak barrels. This long aging method gives it an incomparable aromatic richness, blending fruity, spicy, and vanilla notes, with a beautiful length on the palate.
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