Pappy Van Winkle
8.2

Pappy Van Winkle

Family Reserve, 15 Years Old

ABV 53.5%

A big guy. On a frosty Christmas Eve maybe, waiting for Santa Claus by the fireplace. No risk of falling asleep with this fellow!

Martine Nouet

Specification

Pappy Van Winkle

Brand

Family Reserve, 15 Years Old

Expression

Bourbon

Type

15

Age (Years)

53.5%

ABV

Kentucky

Region/Country

Standard (Distillery or blended)

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Martine Nouet

Taster

Nose: Intense. Woody. Tickley. Rhubarb pie. Corn syrup. Exotic fruit. Pineapple juice. Hint of mango. Wood gradually withdrawing, letting fruit in.

Palate: Velvety but crisp. Oaky grip. A wave of liquorice (aniseed flavours and bitter root). Wild chervil. Spicy (tabasco, hint of caraway).

Finish: Everlasting and spicy. Liquorice.

Comment: A big guy. On a frosty Christmas Eve maybe, waiting for Santa Claus by the fireplace. No risk of falling asleep with this fellow!

Score: 7.8

Dave Broom

Taster

Nose: Mature. Inside of an old wardrobe. Leather. Date, chocolate, coffee, black cherry, cigar. Good caramelisation and a tingle of sweet spices.

Palate: As nose suggests, in the bigger camp. Rich and precise. Bitter chocolate into raisin. Great balance.

Finish: Long powerful.

Comment: An elegant old gentleman. Great balance. Highly recommended.

Score: 8.5

8.2
Overall Score

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