A Flight of Pappy

Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve 15yr Straight Bourbon Whiskey (1 bottle)

Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve 20yr Straight Bourbon Whiskey (1 bottle)

Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve 23yr Straight Bourbon Whiskey (1 bottle)

Kentucky

Julian "Pappy" Van Winkle hadn't always planned to enter the bourbon business, but his impact on the industry continues to be felt four generations later. As Pappy put it, he "simply tried to be honest and make a good product." It was that clear to him, and the business has stayed that way for more than one hundred years. With extremely limited releases, it's nearly impossible to buy a bottle yourself, let alone a flight!

The flight in this lot is a remarkable combination of 15yr, 20yr, and 23yr aged bourbons. The 15yr has a hazy, copper color and a rich, supple entry that leads to a decadent, huge, full-bodied palate with intense caramel, toffee and peppery brown spice flavors. It finishes with an extreme, long, complex, evolving fade of spice and wood notes. Experts deem it a seductive, exotic, and virtually flawless bourbon.

The 20yr bottle is a dark amber and dark orange cast. This full-bodied bourbon is reminiscent of oiled leather, smoke, minerals, coffee, and cigar boxes. You will take in an endless range of aromatics and flavors.

The 23yr, on the other hand, is a deep amber red, with various hints of caramel, ripe apples, cherries, oak wood, and tobacco, with a hint of chocolate. This bourbon starts with a lot of wood flavors but leads to a nice, sweet, caramel finish.

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