Among the many bourbon brands that have been produced over the years, Pappy Van Winkle is considered to be one of the best. This is because of the great flavor that it has and its ability to bring out the best of the people who enjoy it. There are a number of ways that you can get your hands on a bottle of this great bourbon. You can purchase it directly from the Pappy Van Winkle Bourbon website, or you can even find it at your local liquor store.

Wright Thompson

Those who love Pappy Van Winkle bourbon, or at least want to know more about it, might be interested in a new book by ESPN senior writer Wright Thompson. The book, Pappy land: A Journey through Kentucky Bourbon, explores the history and culture of bourbon in Kentucky, while looking at the evolution of the Pappy Van Winkle brand.

Although the book covers a lot of ground, it doesn’t necessarily break any new ground. The story begins during the Kentucky Derby and continues through to present day. It’s a book that will make you smile, laugh, or even think. “Pappy land” is a well-crafted meditation on the family, the whiskey industry, and the relationship between fathers and sons. It is an entertaining read, brimming with facts, figures, and anecdotes.

Using the Van Winkle family as a springboard, the author takes readers on a whirlwind tour of Kentucky, from the first distillery in Shively, to the current Blade and Bow Bourbon family owned and run distillery. He covers the history of bourbon, the invention of the mash bill, and the role of wheat in the making of fine bourbon.

Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year

Despite being a small bourbon distillery, Old Rip Van Winkle 10 year is one of the most highly regarded whiskey brands in the industry. The Van Winkle family has been making bourbon for four generations. Its name comes from a short story written by Washington Irving. This whiskey is made at Buffalo Trace in Frankfort, Kentucky.

Old Rip Van Winkle has only two employees. They produce between 7,000 to 8,000 cases of bourbon each year. It is available in 750ml glass bottles. The whiskey has a peppery floral finish and a sweet smell. It is bottled at almost barrel proof.

The Van Winkle brand has been around since 1893. Originally, the bourbon was made from four grains. But the company has been producing bourbon in varying amounts since then. The name comes from the short story “The Old Rip Van Winkle” by Washington Irving. In 1999, the company purchased the W.L. Weller brand. The Van Winkle family is planning to pass the legacy on to future descendants.

Van Winkle Special Reserve

During the bourbon boom of the late nineties, there were a few brands that captured the hearts of a new breed of bourbon consumer. Pappy Van Winkle was one of them. It became an instant icon and became the North Star for bourbon drinkers. The brand was created by Julian “Pappy” Van Winkle Sr., who founded the Stitzel Weller distillery in Shively, Kentucky. The distillery was sold in 1972, but Pappy continued to market his old bourbon under the Old Rip Van Winkle label.

After Julian’s death in 1981, his son, Julian Van Winkle III, took over the family business. He rebuilt the Old Rip Van Winkle brand, adding a 20-year-old to its liquor portfolio. In 1996, the Beverage Tasting Institute awarded Pappy a 99 rating, the highest possible for a domestic whiskey. He also scored a 99 at the World Spirits Championships.

Pappy is a wheated bourbon, meaning it uses a mash bill of at least 51% corn. It has notes of maple, honey, and citrus. The aging process is about 15 years. It is not oak tainted and has no harsh alcohol burn.

Family Reserve

During the early part of the 21st century, the Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve bourbon business was very competitive. The Van Winkles’ name was synonymous with quality. The family partnered with the Buffalo Trace Distillery in 2002. This allowed the Van Winkles to continue their legacy.

Pappy Van Winkle began as a small, traveling liquor salesman for W.L. Weller and Sons wholesale house. He was hired by the company in 1893. He later became president of the Stitzel-Weller Distillery. He opened his distillery in 1931 at age 61, outside of Louisville.

In 1997, the Beverage Testing Institute gave Pappy Van Winkle a 99 rating. This was an unprecedented rating for a domestic whiskey. It is the highest rated bourbon in the world. In 2010, the Pappy Van Winkle selling price increased slowly from $125 to $200. During this time, the Pappy craze took off. Some states have a lottery system that allows fans to win a bottle of Pappy.