Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve 23 Year (2007, 100% Stitzel-Weller) is one of the rarest and most sought-after American bourbons — a 23-year wheated Kentucky straight bourbon from the fabled 100% Stitzel-Weller juice, bottled in 2007.

The 2007 vintage is fully Stitzel-Weller distillate — wheated bourbon from the historic distillery whose stock underpins the Van Winkle legend before its 1992 closure. Each barrel ages 23 years, carefully selected from the heart of the warehouse. Best enjoyed neat.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Caramel and cream with soft oak, nuts, and leather
• Palate: Sweet — vanilla, maple, honey, with citrus and spice
• Finish: Long and oaky with returning early flavors

Specs

• Distillery: Distilled at Stitzel-Weller; bottled by Old Rip Van Winkle / Buffalo Trace
• Style: Wheated Kentucky Straight Bourbon
• Age: 23 years
• Vintage: 2007 release, 100% Stitzel-Weller

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