Buy Pappy Van Winkle 12 Year 750ml — Van Winkle Special Reserve (Lot B)
$1,150.00
Buy Pappy Van Winkle 12 Year 750ml, officially labeled Van Winkle Special Reserve and widely known as “Lot B,” the most approachable and repeatable pour in the entire Pappy lineup. Bottled at a gentle 90.4 proof from the signature wheated mash bill, it delivers caramel, vanilla, and toasted oak with a long, balanced finish and none of the heat found in higher-proof siblings. Extremely limited annual allocation. Secure this entry-tier Pappy before it sells out.
Description
Buy Pappy Van Winkle 12 Year 750ml — Van Winkle Special Reserve (Lot B)
TASTING PROFILE
Buy Pappy Van Winkle 12 Year 750ml and you’re getting the youngest bourbon in the Pappy family lineup and widely considered its most balanced expression, aged in the lower, cooler floors of Buffalo Trace’s metal-clad warehouses to soften tannin extraction over its twelve years in oak.
The Profile
- Producer: Buffalo Trace Distillery (bottled under the Old Rip Van Winkle brand)
- Region: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA
- Spirit Type: Wheated Bourbon Whiskey (officially Van Winkle Special Reserve, “Lot B”)
- Proof/ABV: 90.4 Proof (45.2% ABV)
- Age Statement: 12 Years
- Mash Bill: Approximately 70% corn, 16% wheat, 14% malted barley — the same wheated recipe used across the Weller range
Sensory Tasting Notes
The Nose
Caramel, vanilla, and toasted oak lead, with light toffee and a subtle baking spice that stays gentle rather than sharp.
The Palate
Soft wheat sweetness carries honeyed caramel and vanilla cream over integrated oak; the lower proof lets nuance come through without any of the heat found in the 15 or 20 Year releases.
The Finish
Long, warm, and beautifully balanced, closing on refined oak and lingering soft spice with excellent length for its moderate proof.
The Heritage
Julian “Pappy” Van Winkle Sr. was producing this wheated bourbon recipe just prior to Prohibition, and the 12 Year Special Reserve has earned recognition including top honors at the International Wine & Spirit Competition for its elegance relative to its more heavily allocated siblings. Because it carries the Van Winkle name at a comparatively accessible age statement, it’s often the release collectors chase first when building a full Pappy set, serving as the gateway into the 15, 20, and 23 Year expressions that follow.
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