Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Bourbon 750ml
Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year
The most accessible expression in the Van Winkle family — and still a bottle that stops collectors in their tracks. Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year is a wheated bourbon of uncommon elegance, offering a window into the Van Winkle philosophy at a slightly younger age. Produced at Buffalo Trace, it delivers everything that makes this family's whiskeys legendary: exceptional grain selection, patient aging, and an uncompromising standard of quality.
Bright amber in the glass, it opens with inviting aromas of vanilla cream, light oak, and a touch of dried apricot. The palate is smooth and approachable with notes of caramel, honey, toasted grain, and a gentle spice on the mid-palate. The finish is clean, warm, and satisfying — a perfect introduction to the Van Winkle lineage.
- Distillery: Buffalo Trace (Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery)
- Age: 12 Years
- Size: 750ml
- Type: Wheated Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
- Access: AFS Reserve — extremely limited availability
- MSRP: $179.99