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This process ensures the rich oak flavours are captured beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Van Winkle family has maintained a lasting legacy with the brand, with Preston Van Winkle stepping in 2001 to carry forward his father, Julian Van Winkle III's tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Pappy Van Winkle series is often singled out as one of America's greatest bourbon whiskies. This rare limited edition bourbon, which includes wheated bourbon, is bottled at 10, 15, 20, and 23 years, much longer than many producers would consider necessary. Beyond Pappy, there are other coveted expressions like Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old and Van Winkle Reserve 12 Year Old—both of which have cult followings. Their dedicated fan base quickly sweeps these rare limited editions from any shelf they might land on!\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pappy-van-winkle-23-year-old-family-reserve-2025-release","title":"Pappy Van Winkle 23 Year Old Family Reserve (2025 Release)","description":"The oldest bottling currently available of this world famous Bourbon.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\nThis expression has spent an incredible 23 years in oak barrels \u0026amp; boasts an impressively complex nose, palate \u0026amp; finish. 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