Ultra-Rare Bourbons: Pappy Van Winkle and Old Rip Van Winkle

Posted by Ian McFadden

These are easily the most sought after Whiskeys.

With each passing year, getting my hands on these Bourbons gets exponentially harder. I'm happy to offer everything from the 10 Year to the 23 Year. Everything is in stock.

The style of the Old Van Winkle Distillery bottlings is unmistakable. It's powerful, intricately layered and complex. There's nothing like it.

Compared to the older bottlings, I've always admired the 10 Year for a certain directness and honesty that mingles with a spiced, sweetly floral profile.

By the time that you arrive at Pappy 15 and 23 year, you get lavishly layered complexity. On the nose, there's such a broad spectrum that you return to it again and again without ever getting to the bottom of it. Think of a complicated mix of toffee, vanilla and baking spices.

I'm going to cut this short. We're still in the midst of the holiday rush. Plus there's no need to belabor things when it comes to Pappy. Before closing, I just need to underscore the rarity here: the quantities on offer are miniscule.

To order, email offers@crushwineco.com or call the store at (212) 980-9463.

Ian McFadden


Director, Fine and Rare Wine

Crush Wine & Spirits

 

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