Van Winkle
7.6

Van Winkle

12 Years Old, Special Reserve

ABV 45.2%

Though lighter than most, is balanced and harmonious.

Dave Broom

Specification

Van Winkle

Brand

12 Years Old, Special Reserve

Expression

Bourbon

Type

12

Age (Years)

45.2%

ABV

Kentucky

Region/Country

Standard (Distillery or blended)

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Dave Broom

Taster

Nose: Light and almost dusty. Dried mango, cocoa, parma violet, fruit, spiced peach, (Fry's) Turkish Delight. Light but elegant.

Palate: Almost Cognac-like. Light grip, touch of honey, spicy oak, light tobacco leaf. Slick with good flow and feel. Rounded and balanced.

Finish: Dry, tingling.

Comment: Though lighter than most, is balanced and harmonious.

Score: 8

Michael Jackson

Taster

Nose: Vanilla. Creamy. Fruit dessert topping. Mandarin?

Palate: Lightly malty. Lingering. Citrus. Tangerine peels.

Finish: Slightly bitter, balancing dryness. Tangerine zest.

Comment: Well balanced. Easy to drink. Not especially complex.

Score: 7.3

7.6
Overall Score

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