Van Winkle Family Reserve Rye 13 Year

Even with the hype around the Van Winkle name, this rye stands alone. Though the label says 13 years, it is far likelier that most batches prior to 2016 were closer to 19 years. Sadly, the legendary tanked blend of Cream of Kentucky and Old Medley that was supplying these bottles for years ran dry in 2016. 2018 will introduce an all-Buffalo Trace rye, so its anyone’s guess if they can keep the magic going.