Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve 23 Year Bourbon Whiskey (750mL)

23 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon | Wheated Mash Bill | 95.6 Proof | Ultra-Rare Collector's Bourbon

Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve 23 Year Bourbon Whiskey represents the pinnacle of American bourbon craftsmanship and one of the most prestigious expressions in the legendary Van Winkle Collection.

Aged for an extraordinary 23 years in new charred American oak barrels, this exceptional Kentucky Straight Bourbon is crafted using the Van Winkle family's signature wheated bourbon recipe, replacing traditional rye grain with wheat for a remarkably smooth and refined character.

Produced in partnership with Buffalo Trace Distillery, Pappy Van Winkle 23 Year is carefully selected from mature barrels that have developed exceptional depth, complexity, and balance over more than two decades.

Bottled at 95.6 proof (47.8% ABV), this highly allocated bourbon offers luxurious layers of rich caramel, ripe red apples, dark cherries, antique oak, sweet tobacco, dark chocolate, and warm baking spices.

Product Details

Brand: Pappy Van Winkle

Expression: Family Reserve 23 Year

Producer: Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery

Distillery Partner: Buffalo Trace Distillery

Classification: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Origin: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA

Age: 23 Years

Mash Bill: Wheated Bourbon — Corn, Wheat & Malted Barley

Maturation: New Charred American Oak Barrels

ABV: 47.8%

Proof: 95.6

Bottle Size: 750mL

Availability: Extremely Limited Annual Allocation

Style: Rich, Mature, Oak-Forward & Exceptionally Complex

The Legendary Pappy Van Winkle Heritage

The Van Winkle family's bourbon legacy dates back to the late 1800s and Julian P. "Pappy" Van Winkle Sr., whose dedication to exceptional whiskey helped establish one of America's most respected bourbon traditions.

In 1935, Pappy helped establish the historic Stitzel-Weller Distillery in Louisville, Kentucky.

His commitment to quality became the foundation of the family's enduring reputation for producing extraordinary wheated bourbon.

Today, the Van Winkle family continues this tradition through its partnership with Buffalo Trace Distillery, carefully selecting exceptional barrels for its prestigious collection.

The 23 Year Family Reserve stands as the oldest regularly released bourbon in the celebrated Pappy Van Winkle lineup.

Twenty-Three Years of Extraordinary Maturation

Few Kentucky bourbons reach 23 years of aging while maintaining the delicate balance between oak intensity and natural bourbon sweetness.

Over more than two decades, the whiskey develops a remarkable concentration of mature oak, caramelized sugars, dark fruit, tobacco, and complex spice.

The Van Winkle family's wheated recipe contributes a softer, rounder character that complements the bourbon's extended maturation.

Each selected barrel must demonstrate exceptional quality, making the 23 Year expression one of the most coveted releases in American whiskey.

Why You'll Love It

• Legendary Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve

• Extraordinary 23-year age statement

• One of the world's most collectible bourbons

• Traditional Van Winkle wheated mash bill

• Produced in partnership with Buffalo Trace

• Matured in new charred American oak

• Bottled at 95.6 proof

• Rich caramel and dark cherry flavors

• Ripe apple and sweet tobacco complexity

• Deep mature oak and dark chocolate

• Exceptionally long, sophisticated finish

• Prestigious addition to a luxury bourbon collection

How to Enjoy

Neat: Best enjoyed neat in a Glencairn glass or fine crystal whiskey glass to appreciate its extraordinary maturity and complexity.

Allow the bourbon several minutes to open, revealing layers of caramel, dark fruit, aged oak, and delicate spice.

The Van Winkle family recommends enjoying this exceptional bourbon without ice or water to preserve its distinctive character.