VAN WINKLE SPECIAL RESERVE 12 YEAR

VAN WINKLE

VAN WINKLE SPECIAL RESERVE 12 YEAR

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Aged twelve years, Van Winkle Special Reserve embodies the balance of maturity and smoothness that defines the family name. Bottled at 90.4 proof, it carries the depth of well-aged bourbon with an elegance few can match.

TASTING NOTES

Highlighted by light aromas of dried mango, cocoa, fruit and spiced peach.

Flavors of honey, oak and tobacco dance on the pallet.

The finish is balanced and dry, with a lingering tingle.

PROFILE

DRIED MANGO

COCOA

HONEY

TOBACCO

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Proof

90.4

(45.2%)

Mash

Wheated Mash

Style

Straight
Bourbon

Awards

YOUR WHISKEY JOURNEY

New to Bourbon? Start closer to Novice. If you're a seasoned pro, head for Advanced. It's your journey, enjoy it!

Novice

Advanced

New to Bourbon? Start closer to Novice. If you're a seasoned pro, head for Advanced. It's your journey, enjoy it!

Latest Awards

2019

GOLD

San Francisco World Spirits Competition

2019

SILVER

International Wine & Spirits Competition

2018

EXCELLENT / HIGHLY RECOMMENDED (90-94 PTS)

International Wine & Spirits Competition

2018

BEST BOURBON; BEST SMALL BATCH BOURBON

New York World Wine & Spirits Competition

2018

5 STARS - HIGHEST RECOMMENDATION

F. Paul Pacult's Spirit Journal

2016

OVERALL WINNER

World Whiskies Awards - Whisky Magazine

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Reviews

Professional

“A perfect combination of age and proof. The 12 years of aging and medium proof of 90.4 seem to be just right in creating a very pleasant drink of whiskey. This fine bourbon can compete with any excellent cognac as an after-dinner drink.”

Paul Pacult

“Elegant, stately … balanced beautifully”

Paul Pacult’s

Spirit Journal

Rating: 98

Wine Enthusiast

UNIQUE FACTS

Expressions like the Pappy Van Winkle 23 Year are aged for over two decades, offering a depth of flavor that is rare in the industry.

The Van Winkle Collection includes highly sought-after releases, such as the Old Rip Van Winkle 25 Year Old Bourbon, which is packaged in a handmade wooden box and comes with a certificate of authenticity signed by Julian Van Winkle.

The Van Winkle family has been producing bourbon for over a century, with each generation contributing to the brand's esteemed reputation.