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Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - Bourbon Brothers Australia
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Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old - Bourbon Brothers Australia

Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old

$1,550.00
DESCRIPTION

94.5 - Jim Murray......"One of the worlds great whiskies " ......"This bourbon takes a back seat to none"....."A whiskey connoisseur's bonanza"..."remarkable find"..."ranks with the best whiskies."

Also known as the famous Pappy.

The Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107 Proof is a highly esteemed bourbon whiskey known for its rich and complex flavour profile. This bourbon is bottled at nearly barrel proof, with just a splash of Kentucky limestone water added after a decade of aging. It's part of the prestigious Van Winkle collection and is produced by Buffalo Trace Distillery.

Awards:

Most Recent Awards

  • 2016 Extraordinary / Ultimate Recommendation (95-100 pts) Ultimate Spirits Challenge
  • 2013 Liquid Gold Award - 94.5 points Jim Murray's Whisky Bible
  • 2013 Gold Beverage Testing Institute - International Review of Spirits
TASTING NOTES

Nose: Sweet and soft, with notes of wheat, corn and custard. Caramel, candy floss and dried fruits.

Palate: Rich and thick with notes of caramel, vanilla, dates, walnuts, coffee beans and soft oak. Very buttery and incredibly smooth.

Finish: Long and spicy with notes of gingernut biscuit and golden syrup on the tail.

FACT SHEET

Category: Bourbon
Country: USA
Region: Kentucky
Distiller: Buffalo Trace
Proof: 107
AVB: 53.5
Mash Bill: Buffalo Trace wheated mash, speculated to be 70% corn, 16% wheat and 14% malted barley
Age: 10 years in virgin American white oak