Wednesday, December 13, 2006

Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve 20 yr. (90.4 proof)



Color: amber/rust orange
Nose: rich with notes of vanilla, past ripe plums, perfume, fresh oak, light caramel, alcohol, subtle char, tobacco
Flavor: caramel, oak, sherry, tobacco and char up front leading to vanilla, perfume, and char in the finish
Palate: soft but hot, light-weighted for the amount of flavor
Notes: if you like your bourbon a little sweeter, add a few drops of water
Grade: A-

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