Pappy Van Winkle / 20 Years Old, Family Reserve

Pappy Van Winkle

20 Years Old, Family Reserve

ABV 45.2%
REVIEWED Issue 19

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Specifications

Brand: Pappy Van Winkle
Expression: 20 Years Old, Family Reserve
Type: USA Whisky / Bourbon
Age: 20 years old
ABV: 45.2%
Country/Region: USA / Kentucky
Bottling type: Standard (Distillery or blended)

Awards

Recommended
Issue 19

Tasting notes

Taster Dave Broom

Nose: Deep, powerful and concentrated. This has moved into almost rancio territory: eucalypt/laurel, spice, burnt orange peel, apple, pear, biscuity wood.
Palate: Soft and surprisingly delicate given the age. A charred note adds to the complexity. Gentle and elegant: cigar box, prune, molasses, soot.
Finish: Long. In fact it's very, very long and complex.
Comment: A subtle sipper to be taken neat and definitely without ice!

9.0

Taster Michael Jackson

Nose: Deep. Dried fruits. Raisins. Prunes. 'Country store' aromas. Slightly dusty.
Palate: Rich, buttery. Maple syrup. Slightly burnt pancakes.
Finish: Long. Warming. Slightly drying. Some char.
Comment: Showing its age, but I like its big, earthy, old-fashioned American flavours.

8.3

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