Van Winkle Family Reserve 13 Year Old Rye

Whiskey: Van Winkle Family Reserve 13 Year Old Straight Rye

Until now, most rye whiskeys were 4 years old or younger. This 13-year rye is one of the oldest rye whiskeys available today. The maturity it has achieved while aging is quite obvious as you take the first sip. Rye whiskey lovers who try this bottling will never look back at the younger versions again.

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Size: 750ML

Proof: 95.6 (47.8% ABV)

Age: 13 Year

Origin: United States

Distillery: Buffalo Trace Distillery

This highly sought-after 13 year old Kentucky straight Rye whiskey was bottled from Pappy Van Winkle’s Private Stock at 95.6 proof (47.8% ABV) for the Van Winkle Family Reserve Rye series. Drawn from charred American oak barrel, this extremely limited edition whiskey was first released annually in 1997 and is still one of the oldest and most popular releases of Rye whiskey on the open market today.

Van Winkle Family Reserve 13 Year Old Straight Rye Whiskey Tasting Notes

Nose: Powerful caramel, spice, & sweet-tobacco.

Palate: Medium-to-full-bodied palate with sweet toffee, roasted nut & leather notes

Finish: White pepper, spice & long-lingering dried fruit flavors.

Distillery Information

Buffalo Trace Distillery is a distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky, that is owned by the Sazerac Company. It has historically been known by several names, including the George T. Stagg Distillery and the Old Fire Copper (O.F.C.) Distillery. Its namesake bourbon brand, Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon whiskey, was introduced in August 1999. The company claims the distillery is the oldest continuously-operating distillery in the United States. The company says the name “Buffalo Trace” refers to an ancient buffalo crossing on the banks of the Kentucky River in Franklin County, Kentucky. The Sazerac Company purchased the distillery in 1992.