Promotions, Retirements, and Corporate Gifts

PRODUCER'S NOTES: "This wonderful bourbon is bottled as close to barrel proof as possible. We add just a splash of our Kentucky limestone well water when we empty the barrels for bottling. Thus, this whiskey is as smooth as any you will find. The more water you add to whiskey from its natural barrel proof to its bottle proof, the harsher it becomes. This 107 barrel proof seems to be just right."

In 1893, when he was 18 years old, Julian "Pappy" Van Winkle Sr. began working as a salesman for the liquor wholesaler, W.L. Weller & Sons. Fifteen years later, he and another Weller salesman bought the firm. In 1910 they acquired the A. Ph. Stitzel Distillery in Louisville, Kentucky, which had started as a sour mash whiskey distillery in 1872.

The Stitzel Distillery supplied much of the whiskey sold by the Weller wholesale firm. The consolidation coincided with prohibition, during which time the Stitzel-Weller firm was licensed by the government to produce whiskey for medicinal purposes. One of their labels that was introduced on the market just before prohibition was Old Rip Van Winkle. After prohibition, the brand was not reintroduced until after 1972 when the Stitzel-Weller distillery and its current brand names (including W. L. Weller, Old Fitzgerald, Rebel Yell, and Cabin Still) were sold to other companies.The only brand name the Van Winkle family had kept the rights to was the pre-prohibition brand Old Rip Van Winkle.

The Stitzel-Weller Distillery was opened on the day of the Kentucky Derby in 1935, just outside Louisville in Shively, Kentucky. At the time of his death in 1965 at the age of 89, Pappy Van Winkle was the oldest active distiller in the nation. A photo of him lighting a cigar graces the bottle's label.

Sometime after the Stitzel-Weller distillery was sold in 1972, Julian Van Winkle, Jr. resurrected the pre-prohibition Old Rip Van Winkle brand and initially used old whiskey stocks from the distillery for its bottlings. Julian Jr. died in 1981 and Julian Van Winkle, III (Pappy's grandson) took over the Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery company.

After the initial sale in 1972, the Stitzel-Weller distillery was eventually closed completely in 1991.

Since 2002, the Van Winkle brands have been distilled and bottled by the Sazerac Company at the Buffalo Trace Distillery as a joint venture with the Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery company.

In 2013, Julian Preston Van Winkle III, said the 2013 bottlings of the 23-year brand expression "may be the last of its kind", since at that point there was very little left of the aging stock from the Stitzel-Weller distillery (although he said the brand would not be discontinued). The makers say that they do not want to boost production, as there is considerable long-term risk, and they do not want to be left holding copious quantities of unsaleable bourbon should tastes, fashions or circumstances change.

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."

Some pretty spicy notes, rich with oak on the nose, it's cooled down with fruity figs and plums. Sweet and buttery on the palate, with a surprising hint of orange peel. Some tobacco smokiness follows. The finish is very long indeed, the tobacco notes in full effect.

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."

No specific year can be guaranteed.  We have various recent years in inventory.  The 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2023 releases are not included in this product SKU

Mature in age and truly exceptional in quality, Michter’s 10 Year Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon has earned its place as an enduring favorite of the most discerning whiskey connoisseurs. The “Best American Whiskey” according to Food & Wine magazine, our 10 Year Single Barrel Bourbon represents the culmination of over a decade of patient aging in our specially chosen, new charred American white oak barrels. Sweet and grainy: corn bread slathered in honey, johnnycakes with cherry jam. Fizzy cream soda mixed with a bit of varnish segues into warm leather and a hint of summer-warmed dry grass, which is amplified with water. This is a very well-integrated whiskey with a lovely balance between creamy and spicy. There’s a full, rich, toffee sweetness throughout, balancing the earthy, humus-like bass notes in the mid palate. The finish is also very reminiscent of soda pop, almost giving the impression of carbonation, with a lingering muted spiciness.

12 bottles of Eagle Rare 10 year bourbon

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."

The perfect corporate or special occasion gift.  An inviting and rustic custom handcrafted wooden gift box with a brass nameplate with a customizable engraving that allows for up to 75 total characters that can span three text lines.  As you open the antique latch, it reveals a felt top that has been covering 2 hand-blown glasses and a selected bottle from our Van Winkle line up laying gently and securely in a batch of hypoallergenic antique packing straw. The exterior dimensions of this one of a kind gift box are 14.75″W x 10.75″D x 5.75″H. Because each box is handmade, quantities are limited.  Customized plates require 2-4 weeks depending on the quantity requested to have the plates created and applied to the box for shipping.  For large bulk orders please contact hello@thebourbonconcierge.com.  Our team will be in contact with you after ordering to determine exactly what you want the plate to say.

Crafted at the historic Buffalo Trace Distillery, this Kentucky straight bourbon features a rich, complex profile with notes of vanilla, caramel, and spice. Aged to perfection and bottled at 90 proof, it’s ideal for collectors, enthusiasts, or anyone looking to entertain in style. Whether you're building your bourbon bar or gifting a connoisseur, this bulk bourbon bundle delivers exceptional value and taste.

*Must be 21 to order

PRODUCER'S NOTES: "This very rare, limited edition bourbon takes generations of distilling know-how to produce. Only the most careful and expensive distilling method can be used to create a whiskey as special as this one. This is the same distillation as our famous 20 year old Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve. These barrels were carefully selected from the heart of the warehouse. This whiskey should be enjoyed neat. Any ice or water will dilute the uniqueness."

Uncut and unfiltered, this hand-bottled bourbon is barrel proof. Weller substitutes wheat for the traditional rye grain, a production method pioneered by W.L. Weller. Fragrant scents of caramel corn, new leather, plums, light toffee and pipe tobacco. The palate tastes of marshmallow, salted almonds, nougat, figs and dates. This whiskey finishes smooth, composed and flavorfully sweet.

Note: The actual year might differ from the bottle shown in the picture. If you want to request a specific year, please contact us.

Named after the New Orleans bartender who first used rye whiskey in the Sazerac Cocktail, this uncut and unfiltered Straight Rye Whiskey is bottled directly from the barrel, just as it was over a century ago. Full of rich flavors, this authentic American rye whiskey is a symbol of the timeless history of New Orleans and the legacy of Thomas H. Handy.

Note: The actual year might differ from the bottle shown in the picture. If you want to request a specific year please contact us.

Michter’s 10 Year Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Rye continues the legacy of America’s first whiskey variety (rye) from America’s first whiskey company (Michter’s, originally known as Shenk’s). Deep notes of vanilla and toffee, toasted almonds and cinnamon with an ample dose of crushed pepper and a hint of orange citrus

This rare bourbon ages in oak barrels for nearly two decades and is only available in small quantities once a year, every fall. Sip this polished, well-aged whiskey to appreciate why patience is such a virtue. The fragrant aroma has almost a wine-like character with hints of almond, cigar boxes and cinnamon. The delicate and dry mid-palate tastes of leather, vanilla and tobacco. This bourbon lingers, finishing with hint of leather and toffee.

Note: The actual year might differ from the bottle shown in the picture. If you want to request a specific year please contact us.

As you open the antique latch, it reveals a felt top that has been covering 2 hand-blown glasses and a bottle of Original Rip Van Winkle Bourbon Aged 10 Years laying gently and securely in a batch of hypoallergenic antique packing straw. The exterior dimensions of this one of a kind gift box are 14.75″W x 10.75″D x 5.75″H. Because each box is handmade, quantities are limited and please inquire for expedited shipping.

As you open the antique latch, it reveals a felt top that has been covering 2 hand-blown glasses and a bottle of Van Winkle Special Reserve Bourbon Aged 12 Years laying gently and securely in a batch of hypoallergenic antique packing straw. The exterior dimensions of this one of a kind gift box are 14.75″W x 10.75″D x 5.75″H. Because each box is handmade, quantities are limited and delivery is expected in 10 business days.

Aged predominantly in umeshu (Japanese apricot liqueur) casks, Hibiki is soft, spicy, round and smooth with no heat from ethanol and barely any tannin. There are notes of dark fruit compote, lapin cherry, and the sweetest kind of cigar smoke, more of a vanilla e-cigarette. The palate is buttery, round and soft; the finish long.

*May be 700 or 750ml Bottling*

MASHBILL: 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley. Dark, rich, and complex, spicy. Dense, dark, and rich caramel, maple syrup, vanilla, honey, dried orange peel, and cherry extract lined with abundant roasted oak. Also, dense roasted sugars – caramel nougat, freshly burnt crème brûlée, vanilla, Nutella-like hazelnut, walnuts and cinnamon. Long finish eases into sweet honey, caramel, and vanilla oakiness with a little alcohol bite that turns into lightly bitter dark chocolate.

*May be a different release than shown in the photo. Please contact us if you are looking for a particular release/bottling year.*

43% ABV / 25.34 FL OZ (750 ML)

SMOKY AND FLORAL WITH A SMOOTH FINISH. OUR LIMITED-RELEASE TESLA MEZCAL CELEBRATES OAXACA’S ARTISANAL TAHONA-MILLED MEZCAL WITH AN ALEMBIC DISTILLATION PROCESS BY INTUITIVELY COMBINING THE DISTINCT FLAVORS OF NATIVE ESPADÍN AND BICUISHE AGAVES. THE RESULT IS A MEZCAL THAT IS AS DELICATE AS IT IS SPICY, WITH A DEEP CITRUS AND GREEN APPLE NOSE THAT GIVES WAY TO SOFT HERBAL NOTES WITH A DELICATE SMOKINESS THAT LINGERS ON THE TONGUE. FINISHES WITH NOTES OF TUBEROSE, JASMINE AND CHAMOMILE THAT SOFTEN INTO A BALANCED, VELVETY MOUTHFEEL.

THE HAND-BLOWN GLASS BOTTLE FEATURES A RICH BLACK FINISH INSPIRED BY OAXACA'S CENTURIES-OLD BARRO NEGRO POTTERY-MAKING TRADITION. THE BOTTLE WAS DESIGNED BY TESLA’S DIRECTOR OF PRODUCT DESIGN, JAVIER VERDURA, IN HONOR OF HIS MEXICAN ROOTS AND EARLY LIFE GROWING UP IN MEXICO CITY. THE DESIGN IS EMBLEMATIC OF MEXICO'S OAXACAN CULTURE, FEATURING A UNIQUE HAND-MOLDED FORM THAT HONORS INGENUITY, FAMILY VALUES AND A LOVE OF FOOD.

TASTING NOTES: FLORAL, DELICATE AND SPICY WITH EARTHY AROMAS AND HINTS OF LIME, GREEN APPLE AND SPICE FOLLOWED BY SMOKY NOTES. FINISHES WITH SOFT TUBEROSE, JASMINE AND CHAMOMILE. MOUTHFEEL IS BALANCED, YET STRONG WITH LIGHT BITTER NOTES AT THE END.

A world renowned Japanese blend, Hibiki 17 Year Old is made with aged malt and grain whiskies from Suntory's distilleries. Initially released in 1989, the blend is matured in Japanese mizunara oak casks at Yamazaki. Hibiki means harmony, which has certainly been achieved in this wonderful and iconic blend.

May be 700ml or 750ml