FRANKLIN COUNTY, KY—December, 2009 —The Van Winkle family is pleased to announce the release of a very limited Old Rip Van Winkle Family Selection 23 year-old bourbon whiskey decanter. Every barrel of whiskey was chosen from the lower, cooler floors of the aging warehouse, allowing this wheated-recipe bourbon to age more gracefully.
Julian and Preston Van Winkle hand-picked these select barrels which were filled in April of 1986. This bourbon will not be chill filtered, leaving in all the flavor and complexity of the whiskey. Each decanter will be bottled at the original barrel entry proof of 114.
“This is some of our best whiskey,” commented Julian Van Winkle. “I’m thrilled to offer this new expression of Old Rip. Hopefully whiskey aficionados will appreciate the rich taste of this bourbon as much as I do.”
There will only be 1,200 of these unique decanters available. Each bottle was produced by the award-winning Glencairn Crystal of Scotland and is hand-engraved and numbered to commemorate the exclusive bottling. Every decanter will be packaged in a beautiful solid wood, leather-lined box along with a crystal stopper and two crystal glasses.
Approximate Retail Price of the new 23 year decanter is $350.00 (USD). Actual price may vary by retailer due to differences in taxation, regulations, and distribution channel factors.
Are you planning to purchase one? Have you tasted it yet? Please leave us a comment if you have.
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#1 by Luis Villegas on April 7, 2011 - 5:02 AM
I work in Bourbon bar and we have 10, 12, 15, 20, 23 and 23 Family Selection!!! I just have to say: The Best Bourbon in this world!! and I have tryed more than 150 diffrent Bourbons!!!
#2 by Gilberto on May 3, 2012 - 7:09 PM
Whats the value of Rip Van Winkle 23 year Decanter?
#3 by Bourbon Buzz on May 4, 2012 - 10:36 AM
I would say as much as anyone is willing to pay for it.
#4 by Natasha kingsley on May 19, 2012 - 12:46 AM
My husband is addicted!! I used to work for Selfridges and get a small discount in it! Now I don’t and it’s his 40th birthday this year! I’m saving up. He likes both the rye and the other one (I’m not clued in) but said its the best bourbon he’s ever had!!!!!
#5 by James on August 25, 2013 - 7:43 PM
I’m looking for few bottles of 23 years old pappy and a decanter. Where can I get those? Thanks.
#6 by martin on February 18, 2014 - 7:52 AM
you can get the decanter from me if you’re willing to pay $17,500.00 and fly to UK to collect.
#7 by Donna on October 3, 2016 - 5:41 PM
James- I have one