Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year 750ML

Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve 15 Year is the sweet spot of the Pappy lineup: a wheated Kentucky straight bourbon that marries deep maturity with vibrant, dessert-like richness. At 107 proof, it delivers concentrated layers of caramel, vanilla, and dark fruit over polished oak and warm baking spice—built for serious sipping and special occasions.

• Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon (wheated)

• Age: 15 Years

• ABV/Proof: 53.5% ABV (107 proof)

• Volume: 750ML

• Mashbill: Wheated bourbon (wheat replaces rye for a softer profile)

• Origin: Kentucky, USA

• Release: Highly allocated; vintage/label cues may vary by year

Flavor profile

• Nose: Caramelized sugar, vanilla bean, cherry and fig, pipe tobacco, polished oak.

• Palate: Lush caramel and crème brûlée glide into cocoa, cinnamon, clove, and ripe stone fruit; silky wheat sweetness balances the oak.

• Finish: Long and warming with antique oak, toffee, baking spice, and a lift of orange oil.

Why it’s special

• The “sweet-spot” Pappy: 15 years delivers power and depth without the heavier oak of older ages.

• Wheated elegance: Softer grain bill amplifies confection, fruit, and silkiness at 107 proof.

• Collector prestige: Among the most sought-after bourbons in the world; presentation and provenance are iconic.

• Sip-worthy strength: Bottled to showcase full flavor—excellent neat, with water, or on a large cube.

How to enjoy

• Neat in a Glencairn: Rest 10 minutes to bloom fruit and pastry notes.

• With a few drops of water: Opens chocolate, leather, and citrus zest while easing tannins.

• Single large cube: Slow evolution emphasizes caramel, cherry, and spice.

Food pairings

• Savory: Dry-aged ribeye, duck breast with cherry gastrique, maple-glazed pork belly.

• Cheese: Aged Gouda, 24-month Parmigiano Reggiano.

• Dessert: Dark chocolate tart, pecan pie, crème brûlée.