Description

Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve 2013 belongs on any shelf built around quality over volume. An age statement of 23 years sits on the bottle. Therefore, we ship it expertly packed across the United States and Canada. Even so, the label carries a 23 year age statement.

Why Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve 2013 Stands Out

The style suits slow sipping over fast mixing. Naturally, time in wood softens the spirit and adds colour. Expect the warmth and depth that good whiskey delivers. Then, oak maturation drives much of what reaches the glass. As a result, Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve 2013 shows more the longer you sit with it.

What to Pair It With

Aged cheese suits a fuller pour. Overall, dark chocolate rounds out the finish. Weekend tastings give a good bottle its stage. In turn, grilled meats and whiskey pair without much effort. Collectors build shelves around releases like this one. Meanwhile, pair it with Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve 20 for a side by side tasting.

Whiskey Context Worth Knowing

Distillers control the mashbill, the cut and the barrel. Equally, limited releases move quickly once collectors notice them. Scarcity drives much of the demand in this space. In short, whiskey takes its character from grain, oak and time. Whiskey collecting has grown steadily across North America. Of course, browse the wider whiskey brands collection to compare styles.

Getting the Best from Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve 2013

Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve 2013 shows best when you give it a little care. Pour it neat before adding anything else. In other words, a Glencairn glass gathers the nose well. Store the bottle upright, away from heat and light. Likewise, a drop of water can open the aroma. For example, Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve 20 makes a natural next bottle.

Better still, Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve 2013 is an easy recommendation for collectors and gift shoppers alike. Stock moves quickly, so order yours while it is available.