Van Winkle Special Reserve Lot "B" 12 Year

Tasted blind at a Whiskey Society of Central Virginia tasting. Not my personal style. I’m sticking with Scotch.

I can't believe I'm tasting Pappy. Thank you Viau. Vanilla, fruity, honey. Incredibly smooth.

For what it is ...cool to be drinking it But cost on secondary makes this a hard pass This is just not an amazing bottle at even retail ...sorry Pappy fans Lacks the roundness, nothing outstanding to note Cost probably about $25 for 2 oz - this was a half price to go pour at the start of Covid ...back then this was a $450/ $500 bottle on secondary and $69.99 retail

an amazing wheater even at the lower proof.

Vanilla nose, fruity taste, smooth and refreshing across the board. “Maaammmaaaa” - Kevin James

Smooth, Delicious.

First pappy experience. Neat. Taste: For me, the cinnamon was front and center. The earthiness was second up, followed by a slight vanilla/honey. This would have been a great bourbon sip if not for the earthiness, which I am by no means a fan of. Would I buy a bottle? No. Would I pay for shot, or part of a flight? No. I would skip this one because of that earthiness. My mind likens it to drinking fancy dirt-filtered-water. Price: free, after party enjoyment festivities with friends.