Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery

Pappy Van Winkle's 15 Years Old Family Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

James K

9.7

The hype is real — a month ago

with Paul

Tom, Steve and 6 others liked this

Dave

15 years is the sweet spot 👌

Rowan's Creek Distillery

Straight Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey

Adam Baker

9.1

Rowan’s Creek - vanilla. Smooth. Bartender said it was the master distiller’s favorite Willett because “it tastes like bourbon.” — 8 months ago

Buffalo Trace Distillery

Stagg Jr. Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 2023

Dave

9.0

Plenty of sweet heat. Cornbread, apricot, oaky finish.
Listening to Billie Holiday. — 10 months ago

Robin, Lisanne and 7 others liked this

Norman

Nice pull. I don’t recall mine having a black label.

Dave

Ah it's the back label on the bottle. The front is embossed white lettering 😊 @Norman Gennaro

High West Distillery

Midwinter Nights Dram Blend of Straight Rye Whiskeys 2025

Dave

9.3

I've bought this for the past 4 years, and this bottling is the most fruit forward. Candied fruit- apricots, cherries, and dates. The price has gotten out of hand, but it's yummy!
Listening to CSNY — 3 months ago

Peter, Tom and 17 others liked this

Tegan Marriott

Mayhaps they be! 😼

Tegan Marriott

Dram it on up!!!

Dave

We drammin', I hope you like drammin too.. @Tegan Marriott

Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery

Pappy Van Winkle Malt Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 10 Year 107 Proof 2024

Dave

9.2

Brandon's bottle was better than mine. A little heat, a little sweet. Honey, cornbread, cinnamon, tobacco. Tight, clean finish.
Listening to Red Hot Chili Peppers. — 8 months ago

Brian, Anthony and 9 others liked this

Norman

Uh Dave, I don’t know this Brandon guy but I’m calling someone on the table. We review the Gold versus Van Winkle and rate Gold a bit below. Ok. Fair. But what’s with the Grand Pappy in the background and the invite in my mailbox missing?! Something is way off ;) looks like a great night. At some point I do want to try bourbons with you!

Dave

Yeah! 'Twas a good evening. I didn't get around to reviewing a few bottles, including the Pappy. You'd be upset if I did (it was disappointing) 😬 We did pour some Rock Hill Farms which was outstanding.