Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve 20 Years Old 2011 100% Stitzel-Weller
Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve 20 Years Old 2011 100% Stitzel-Weller
Description
Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve 20 Year Old 2011 is a rare vintage release from 100% Stitzel-Weller distillate — wheated Kentucky straight bourbon aged 20 years, bottled at 90.4 proof, rated 99/100 by the World Spirits Championship.
Stitzel-Weller was Pappy Van Winkle Sr.'s Louisville distillery, which closed in 1992 — making the 2011 bottling a finite historical artifact drawn from that depleting stock. The wheated mash bill yields a softer, rounder bourbon, and 20 years of maturation produces the signature oiled leather, smoke, dried fruit, and vanilla complexity.
Tasting Notes
- Appearance: Dark amber and orange
- Nose: Oiled leather, smoke, minerals, coffee, cigar box
- Palate: Smooth — citrus zest, sherry, dried fruits, vanilla
- Finish: Long and elegant
Specs
- Distillery: Stitzel-Weller (closed 1992); bottled by Old Rip Van Winkle / Buffalo Trace
- Style: Wheated Kentucky Straight Bourbon
- Vintage: 2011 bottling, 100% Stitzel-Weller
- Age: 20 years
- ABV: 45.2% (90.4 Proof)
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Care
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Design
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