Wheated Bourbon
Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve
We make fine bourbon at a profit if we can, at a loss if we must, but always fine bourbon.
The most sought-after wheated bourbon in America, a joint venture between the Van Winkle family and Sazerac.
Expressions
Proof, age, and what the glass gives up.
15 Year
LimitedFamily Reserve 15 year wheated bourbon.
20 Year
LimitedFamily Reserve 20 year wheated bourbon.
23 Year
LimitedThe oldest Van Winkle release.
Same stills, different label
Other brands made at Buffalo Trace Distillery.
Buffalo Trace
Distilled, aged and bottled in Frankfort, Kentucky.
Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Distilled at Buffalo Trace Distillery
Sazerac Company
W. L. Weller
The original wheated bourbon.
Wheated Bourbon
Distilled at Buffalo Trace Distillery
Sazerac Company
Blanton's
The Original Single Barrel Bourbon.
Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Distilled at Buffalo Trace Distillery
Sazerac Company
Eagle Rare
Live the Eagle Rare Life.
Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Distilled at Buffalo Trace Distillery
Sazerac Company
Stagg
Barrel Proof Bourbon
Distilled at Buffalo Trace Distillery
Sazerac Company
Old Rip Van Winkle
Wheated Bourbon
Distilled at Buffalo Trace Distillery
Sazerac Company
Timeline
1893
Julian Van Winkle joins W.L. Weller & Sons
Pappy begins his career as a whiskey salesman.
1935
Stitzel-Weller opens
The Shively distillery opens on Derby Day.
1972
Old Rip Van Winkle revived
Julian Van Winkle Jr. relaunches the family label after Stitzel-Weller is sold.
2002
Buffalo Trace joint venture
Van Winkle production moves to Buffalo Trace under a joint venture with Sazerac.
Tasting Room
Bring a Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve pour to your next blind flight.