Whisky Magazine
Celebrating whiskies of the world

Issue 73 of Whisky Magazine out now!

Issue 73 Out Now

Read - Buy - Subscribe

Quick Links

Buy back issues
Cocktails
Distilleries
Find a whisky
Forums and chat
Independent bottlers
Magazine archive
News
Nosing & Tasting Course
Subscribe
Tasting notes
Whisky and food
Whisky Glossary



Search

Join Whiskymag.com Now
MAGAZINE
SUBSCRIBE
STORE
FEATURES
WHISKIES
DIRECTORY
FORUMS
Age  |  Awards  |  Brand  |  Type  |  Vintage  |  Region

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 UK, US and France
Guide Price £71 plus (US$114 plus) NB! This is our upper price guide, but the whisky may sell for considerably more than this.
Website http://www.oldripvanwinkle.com

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 41 by Michael Jackson and Dave Broom.

Whisky Magazine is the perfect complement to the dram in your glass. Every issue brings you fascinating articles on the art, science and romance of the 'water of life', plus page after page of tasting notes.

Issue 41 onlineBuy issue 41 (£5.95)
Subscribe to Whisky Magazine (from £28.38)
Preview current issue (73) • Preview other issues online

Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson

Nose
Cocoa powder. Black chocolate. Parma violets.
Palate
Toasty. Slightly flat.
Finish
Creamy. Toffeeish. Very late spicy lift.
Comment
The family propensity to fall asleep seems to have struck in the bottle; given a chance to breathe and a drink of water, it comes back to life.

Dave Broom

Nose
Dry and mature, but slightly austere. Oak shavings, coffee bean, walnut whip, marzipan. Woody.
Palate
Complex spirit that's been clamped in an oaky grip. tannic and gripping.
Finish
Dry, splintery. Hint of sweetness behind.
Comment
The elegance of youth obliterated by the oak.

Whisky Magazine tasting glass, order online.

Interested in whisky tasting, why not nose through our Nosing and Tasting booklet online. It is a great guide to get you started with nosing and tasting your whiskies.

Talk with other whisky lovers about the Pappy Van Winkle 20 Years Old, Family Reserve in the whisky forums.