Bourbon

Van Winkle Lot B 12yr

Buffalo Trace · Kentucky, USA

Review and tasting notes

A wheated bourbon from the Van Winkle line, known for scarcity as much as flavor.

Key facts

• Category: Bourbon
• Distillery: Buffalo Trace
• Region: Kentucky, USA
• ABV / Proof: 45.2% · 90.4 proof
• Age: 12 years
• Typical price: $500+

Tasting profile

• Nose: Caramel, cherry, older oak, wood varnish, delicate vanilla and baking spice
• Palate: Caramel, vanilla, cinnamon, citrus, nuts, oak
• Finish: Medium-short, vanilla, dark fruit, caramel, citrus candy
• Best for: Van Winkle fans wanting the most attainable entry point into the wheated Pappy lineage