Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year & Pappy Van Winkle 12 Year Bundle

The entry to the Van Winkle ladder, shipped together: Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year and Pappy Van Winkle 12 Year (Lot B). Two wheated bourbons from the most hunted family in whiskey.

• Pappy Van Winkle Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year — 750 ml, 107 proof. Sweet caramel, nuts, and fudge lead into a rich, dried-fruit palate with toasted nuts, finishing long and bold with peppery spice, floral honey, and charred oak.
• Pappy Van Winkle 12 Year Bourbon — 750 ml, 90.4 proof. Rich caramel and vanilla aromas with layers of oak, toasted nuts, and a smooth, lingering sweetness.

The Van Winkle legacy begins with Julian P. “Pappy” Van Winkle Sr., whose guiding principle—“We make fine bourbon at a profit if we can, at a loss if we must, but always fine bourbon”—continues to define the brand today. Pappy entered the bourbon business in 1893 with W.L. Weller & Sons and later helped establish the famed Stitzel-Weller Distillery, renowned for its wheated bourbon recipe that replaced rye with wheat for a softer, smoother profile.