2026 Van Winkle Whiskey Collection Announced
Buffalo Trace Distillery and the Van Winkle family have announced the 2026 release of the highly sought-after Van Winkle Whiskey Collection, consisting of six expressions – five wheated bourbons and one rye:
Old Rip Van Winkle Bourbon 10 Year Old
Suggested Retail Price: $169.99
Vanilla and caramel unfold on the nose, complemented by rich pecan and seasoned oak. The palate is beautifully smooth and mellow, balancing robust wheat and ripe cherry against a deepening presence of oak. The finish is long and smoky, with lingering fruit and warm spice giving way to refined oak tannins.
Old Rip Van Winkle Special Reserve Bourbon 12 Year Old
Suggested Retail Price: $199.99
Dried mango and spiced peach lend an elegant fruit character, with cocoa adding subtle depth. Honey unfolds across the palate alongside seasoned oak and tobacco, creating a rich interplay of sweetness and structure. The finish is beautifully balanced and dry, leaving a lingering trace of warmth.
Rip Van Winkle Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old
Suggested Retail Price: $299.99
An elegant, softly spiced nose reveals chestnut, vanilla and fruit, unfolding with understated warmth. Cocoa and vanilla lend richness to the palate, accented by vibrant spice and a refined touch of white pepper. The finish is exceptionally long and complex, as caramel and lingering spice settle into beautifully dry oak.
Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve Bourbon 15 Year Old
Suggested Retail Price: $299.99
Rich and commanding, this 15-year-old bourbon balances the sweetness of caramel corn and vanilla with layers of leather, seasoned oak and complex fruit. Its depth builds across the palate before resolving into an exceptionally smooth finish, where warm spice meets lingering oak tannins.
Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve Bourbon 20 Year Old
Suggested Retail Price: $399.99
Two decades of maturation reveal themselves in a whiskey of exceptional depth, elegance, and presence. Intense yet remarkably smooth, the palate opens with vibrant citrus zest before unfolding into delicate sherry notes, dried fruit and vanilla, each layer emerging with measured complexity and beautifully composed balance. The finish is extraordinarily long and elegant, lingering with a richness and refinement that speaks to the patience behind every bottle.
Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve Bourbon 23 Year Old
Suggested Retail Price: $499.99
Twenty-three years of patience are expressed in remarkable depth, with ripe apple and cherry bringing brightness to layers of caramel, deeply developed oak and tobacco, all underscored by a subtle trace of chocolate. The palate is commanding and beautifully structured, allowing the pronounced wood character to take center stage while an elegant caramel sweetness provides richness and balance. Long after the sip, that sweetness endures with an exceptionally lingering finish defined by mature oak, rich caramel and unmistakable refinement.
The Van Winkle Collection is now available in highly limited quantities.
Source: Buffalo Trace Distillery.