Buffalo Trace Distillery has announced the 2025 release of the highly sought-after Van Winkle Collection, featuring six whiskeys – five wheated bourbons and one rye. This year’s lineup continues to highlight the legendary craftsmanship and aging tradition that has made these bottlings among the most collectible in the world.
The 2025 Van Winkle Collection
Old Rip Van Winkle Handmade Bourbon 10 Year Old
Proof: 107 | Price: $149.99
Classic sweetness meets smoky sophistication in this season’s 10 Year Old. Aromas of vanilla, caramel, pecan, and seasoned oak are layered with warm tobacco and charred wood. The palate is smooth and rich with wheat, cherry, bold oak, and a touch of spice, finishing long with dark vanilla, oak, and lingering smoke.
Old Rip Van Winkle Special Reserve Bourbon 12 Year Old
Proof: 90.4 | Price: $169.99
This batch delivers a bolder, woodier profile than usual. The nose reveals oak, dried mango, cocoa, spiced peach, and cherry. The palate develops with honey, tobacco, and dark fruit, evolving into cocoa and stone fruit. The finish is dry, balanced, and enduring with oak, cherry, and gentle spice.
Old Rip Van Winkle Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old
Proof: 95.6 | Price: $229.99
The 13 Year Old rye builds on its soft, spiced foundation with richer fruit-forward notes. Aromas of roasted chestnut, vanilla, and subtle spice are joined by cherry, stone fruit, and warming oak. On the palate, cocoa, white pepper, and vanilla meet ripe fruit, balanced by oak and cedar. The finish is long and warm with caramel, spice, and dry oak.
Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve Bourbon 15 Year Old
Proof: 107 | Price: $239.99
The 15 Year Old amplifies its signature sweetness with additional depth. The nose combines brown sugar, caramel corn, and vanilla with oak and cherry. The palate is rich with leather, oak, and dark fruit, lifted by brown sugar and cherry brightness. A long, dry finish leaves spice, oak tannins, and warming fruit.
Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve Bourbon 20 Year Old
Proof: 90.4 | Price: $359.99
This vintage balances intensity with elegance. Aromas of citrus zest, dried fruit, plum, and cherry lead into a palate of smooth citrus, vanilla, and juicy stone fruit with subtle sherry influence. The finish is long, elegant, and fruit-kissed with notes of plum, cherry, and warm spice.
Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve Bourbon 23 Year Old
Proof: 95.6 | Price: $499.99
The oldest expression in the collection shows boldness and depth. The nose is rich with caramel, cream, oak, leather, and cherry. On the palate, vanilla, honey, and maple dominate with bursts of cherry and warming heat. The finish is long and oaky, with spice, sweetness, and lingering warmth.
Availability
The 2025 Van Winkle Collection is now shipping in extremely limited quantities and will be allocated across select retailers. Collectors and enthusiasts can expect intense demand for these whiskeys, particularly the older Family Reserve expressions.
