Pappy Van Winkle 20 Years Old, Family Reserve

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!