Anniversaries and Special Occasions

2014 release - laser code

PRODUCER'S NOTES: "Van Winkle Special Reserve is the perfect combination of age and proof. This sweet, full bodied whiskey has been described by some as 'nectar.' We agree! The 12 years of aging and medium proof of 90.4 seem to be just right in creating a very pleasant drink of whiskey. This fine bourbon can compete with any excellent cognac as an after-dinner drink. The overall impression is rich and deep."

On June 1st of the year 1792, the Commonwealth of Kentucky joined the United States of America. Barton 1792 Distillery released a commemorative 225th Anniversary Bourbon as a one-time release for Kentucky.

A distinct batch of barrels were hand-selected especially for this commemorative release. These barrels aged for 10 years at Barton 1792 Distillery before being bottled at specifically 92.15 proof. This special proof is a nod to the year 1792 and to Kentucky being the 15th state to join the Union. The dark blue neck band on the bottle and back label are a salute to the official state seal.

This Bourbon will be unveiled at the Barton 1792 Distillery private 225th Anniversary Party on June 1, where the Distillery is celebrating 225 years with fellow Kentuckians, elected officials and state tourism representatives.

2012 Bottling

PRODUCER'S NOTES: "A younger version of our famous 20-year-old Pappy Van Winkle’ Family Reserve, this bourbon was crafted according to our exclusive family wheated recipe. The smooth, oak flavor blends well with the barrel proof. Selected from barrels in the heart of our Kentucky warehouse, it has remained untouched for 15 years and unhurried by time."

2014 Bottling

PRODUCER'S NOTES: "A younger version of our famous 20-year-old Pappy Van Winkle’ Family Reserve, this bourbon was crafted according to our exclusive family wheated recipe. The smooth, oak flavor blends well with the barrel proof. Selected from barrels in the heart of our Kentucky warehouse, it has remained untouched for 15 years and unhurried by time."

2015 Bottling

PRODUCER'S NOTES: "A younger version of our famous 20-year-old Pappy Van Winkle’ Family Reserve, this bourbon was crafted according to our exclusive family wheated recipe. The smooth, oak flavor blends well with the barrel proof. Selected from barrels in the heart of our Kentucky warehouse, it has remained untouched for 15 years and unhurried by time."

Van Winkle 12 Year Special Reserve Lot B 90.4 Proof 750ml (2002-2006).  This is pre-code, however dated through knowledge of capsule differences, and label differences.  It is very likely that this is stitzel weller distillation.

PRODUCER'S NOTES: "Van Winkle Special Reserve is the perfect combination of age and proof. This sweet, full bodied whiskey has been described by some as 'nectar.' We agree! The 12 years of aging and medium proof of 90.4 seem to be just right in creating a very pleasant drink of whiskey. This fine bourbon can compete with any excellent cognac as an after-dinner drink. The overall impression is rich and deep."

PRODUCER'S NOTES: "This is the #1 rated Bourbon Whiskey in the world—Rated 99 out of 100 by the World Spirits Championship. This bourbon is aged 20 years and bottled at 90.4 proof. This whiskey is wonderfully smooth and rich. No other bourbon today can stand 20 years of aging, but this bourbon does it with style. Pappy Van Winkle was a true character. This bourbon, like Pappy, is full of the character that makes it a very special whiskey. It has been put in the class of a fine after-dinner cognac."

2012 Bottling

Pappy Van Winkle 15 750ml (2012)

Night Sage opens with aromas of butterscotch, vanilla and gently toasted oak, leading to a smooth palate layered with brown sugar, golden toffee, walnut and fig. The finish is warm and lingering, with notes of dried fruit, vanilla and oak.

The 1792 XV 15 Year Old Cask Strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey represents an exceptionally rare treasure in the whiskey community, serving as a masterclass in hyper-aged maturation curation. Crafted by the expert distilling team at Barton 1792 Distillery under the Sazerac portfolio, the XV expression is specifically engineered to elevate the ultra-premium sipping experience, offering a remarkably bold profile built for true whiskey connoisseurs. Following the success of the brand's popular Full Proof and Twelve Year expressions, this highly anticipated limited-edition milestone dramatically raises the stakes. By shifting the high-age concept to a commanding, cask-strength format, this rare 1-Liter bottling serves as a finite historical document of artisanal Kentucky distillation innovation.

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