Old Rip Van Winkle 'Van Winkle Special Reserve Lot B' 12 Year Bourbon light whiskey 3 charred American oak barrels

3 charred American oak barrels on 7/11/2017 and rested in their barrel warehouse until being transferred into two Barbados rum casks on 2/3/2024

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and an excellent value for the price tag

Despite being one of the biggest whiskey producers in America

Old Rip Van Winkle 'Van Winkle Special Reserve Lot B' 12 Year Bourbon light whiskey 3 charred American oak barrelsIn the world of bourbon, the Van Winkle name is synonymous with scarcity. Though their older and rarer expressions generate more hype, many prefer this 12 year old release, which is bottled at 90. 4 proof and uses Buffalo Trace's proprietary wheated mash bill. According to Old Rip Van Winkle, this has tasting notes of caramel, nuts, and brown spices.