Buffalo Trace Distillery has announced the release of the highly anticipated Van Winkle Collection 2024, featuring six expressions of extraordinary craftsmanship. This year’s lineup includes five bourbons and one rye, with increased availability of the 20 Year Old and 23 Year Old Family Reserve Bourbons, thanks to higher-than-expected yields during bottling.
The 2024 Van Winkle Collection
Old Rip Van Winkle Handmade Bourbon 10 Year Old
Proof: 107 | Price: $129.99
Aromatic layers of rich oak spice, licorice, and dark cherry lead to a robust palate of oak, tobacco, and sweet fruit. The long, satisfying finish lingers with notes of dark cherry and soft tobacco.
Old Rip Van Winkle Special Reserve Bourbon 12 Year Old
Proof: 90.4 | Price: $149.99
Ripe stone fruit and chocolate define the aroma, followed by a honeyed sweetness balanced by oak and a touch of tobacco. The finish is dry with a subtle tingle, adding finesse.
Old Rip Van Winkle Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old
Proof: 95.6 | Price: $199.99
This rye whiskey offers aromas of roasted nuts, oaky vanilla, and ripe fruit, transitioning to a palate of chocolate, caramel, and spice. A finish of baking spices and roasted caramel creates a well-rounded experience.
Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve Bourbon 15 Year Old
Proof: 107 | Price: $199.99
Warm caramel corn and vanilla dominate the nose, with leather, oak, and dark fruit creating depth on the palate. The finish lingers with hints of spice and oaky tannins, showcasing 15 years of refinement.
Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve Bourbon 20 Year Old
Proof: 90.4 | Price: $319.99
Delicate holiday spices and caramel sweetness define this vintage’s aroma, while cinnamon sugar and layered spice add richness to the palate. A slightly dry, oaky finish reflects its two decades of aging.
Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve Bourbon 23 Year Old
Proof: 95.6 | Price: $449.99
The oldest in the collection, this 23-year-old bourbon reveals aromas of caramel, cream, oak, and leather. The palate delivers vanilla, maple, honey, citrus, and soft spice, concluding with a balanced, slightly dry finish of leather and oak.
Availability
The Van Winkle Collection is now available in extremely limited quantities. Enthusiasts should note that increased yields for the 20 Year Old and 23 Year Old Family Reserve Bourbons might improve chances of finding these coveted expressions this year.
