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Van Winkle Special Reserve Lot "B" 12 Year
Bourbon — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed
January 4, 2020 (edited February 14, 2021)
Figured I was due to give this one a try while still available for the year.
Thin in the glass. Strongly lactose nose, some gentle baking spice.
The palate is very pleasant. Again, lots of creamy lactose, now with menthol. Nutmeg and baked apples. Hint of cinnamon. More spicy than anticipated, but dominated by creamy dairy and cereal grain notes. Not much mouthfeel, but not unexpected at 90 proof.
Shares a lot more notes with the VWFR 13-year rye than I’d have expected (from my recollection). I’d certainly drink this at any opportunity, but not worth chasing or paying secondary when you consider what else you could buy for that same money.
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@Ctrexman that’s fair in my book. Took the opportunity to grab a taste for a reasonable price while it was available but there are a lot of fantastic bottles between 30 and 70 bucks that are ones I’d pay for. This one is supposed to fall in that range, but only for the lucky/connected these days.
The whole Pappy/Weller price jacking is a deal breaker for me. Ill just line up for the next superb Booker's release
For the sky high prices, just not worth it