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Whisky Magazine Award Winner Pappy Van Winkle 20 Years Old, Family Reserve

Pappy Van Winkle 20 Years Old, Family Reserve

Brand Pappy Van Winkle
Expression 20 Years Old, Family Reserve
Type American Whiskey / Bourbon
Age 20 Year Old
Abv 45.20%
Produced at Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery
Region Kentucky
Availability USA. Limited in UK
Guide Price £41-£70 (US$66-US$113)
Website http://www.oldripvanwinkle.com

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 19 by Michael Jackson and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson

Nose
Deep. Dried fruits. Raisins. Prunes. ‘Country store’ aromas. Slightly dusty.
Palate
Rich, buttery. Maple syrup. Slightly burnt pancakes.
Finish
Long. Warming. Slightly drying. Some char.
Comment
Showing its age, but I like its big, earthy, old-fashioned American flavours.

Dave Broom

Nose
Deep, powerful and concentrated. This has moved into almost rancio territory: eucalypt/laurel, spice, burnt orange peel, apple, pear, biscuity wood.
Palate
Soft and surprisingly delicate given the age. A charred note adds to the complexity. Gentle and elegant: cigar box, prune, molasses, soot.
Finish
Long. In fact it’s very, very long and complex.
Comment
A subtle sipper to be taken neat and definitely without ice!

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