VAN WINKLE SPECIAL RESERVE 12 YEAR
KENTUCKY STRAIGHT BOURBON WHISKEY
“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
COLLECTION
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.
REVIEWS
Wine Enthusiast rating: 98
"Elegant, stately ... balanced beautifully"
-Paul Pacult's Spirit Journal
LINKS
Van Winkle Collection Awards
Most Recent Awards
- 2019 Gold San Francisco World Spirits Competition
- 2019 Silver International Wine & Spirits Competition
- 2018 Excellent / Highly Recommended (90-94 pts) Ultimate Spirits Challenge
- 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 Gold World Whiskies Awards - Whisky Magazine
- 2016 Overall Winner World Whiskies Awards - Whisky Magazine
- 2015 Overall Winner World Whiskies Awards - Whisky Magazine
- 2015 "Tried & True" Ultimate Spirits Challenge
- 2014 Double Gold San Francisco World Spirits Competition
- 2014 Silver Outstanding International Wine & Spirits Competition
- 2014 Excellent / Highly Recommended (90-94 pts) Ultimate Spirits Challenge
- 2014 Gold World Whiskies Awards - Whisky Magazine
- 2013 Extraordinary / Ultimate Recommendation (95-100 pts) Ultimate Spirits Challenge
- 2013 Bronze International Wine & Spirits Competition
- 2013 Liquid Gold Award - 96 points Jim Murray's Whisky Bible
- 2013 Double Gold San Francisco World Spirits Competition
- 2012 Silver San Francisco World Spirits Competition
- 2012 Best of Category Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits Competition
- 2012 Extraordinary / Ultimate Recommendation (95-100 pts) Ultimate Spirits Challenge
- 2011 Extraordinary / Ultimate Recommendation (95-100 pts) Ultimate Spirits Challenge
- 2011 Silver San Francisco World Spirits Competition
- 2011 Gold Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits Competition
- 2011 Silver International Wine & Spirits Competition
- 2011 Excellent / Strong Recommendation (90-94 pts) Ultimate Spirits Challenge
- 2011 Double Gold San Francisco World Spirits Competition
- 2011 Gold Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits Competition
- 2011 Gold International Wine & Spirits Competition
- 2010 Excellent / Strong Recommendation (90-94 pts) Ultimate Spirits Challenge
- 2010 Gold San Francisco World Spirits Competition
- 2010 Silver International Wine & Spirits Competition
- 2010 Gold Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits Competition
- 2009 Silver International Wine & Spirits Competition
- 2009 Silver San Francisco World Spirits Competition