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Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve 15 Year Old, 2016, 53.5%
Pappy Van Winkle

Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve 15 Year Old, 2016, 53.5%

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TypeBourbon Whiskey
MRI
MRI 22
Average Score
Avg 92
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Description

Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve 15 Year Old Bourbon Whiskey is a highly sought-after Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, crafted using the exclusive Van Winkle family wheated recipe. Aged for 15 years in deep-charred heavy oak barrels in Kentucky, it offers a rich, full-bodied, and complex flavor profile. This expression is often considered the 'sweet spot' in the Van Winkle lineup, balancing maturity and drinkability.

Overall Rating
90/100
Excellent90 / 100

Based on 1 published Maltiply review.

Maltiply Tasting Profile
Nose
Elegant and sweet aroma with caramel corn, vanilla, dark brown sugar, oak, leather, tobacco, and fruit (cherry, orange).
Palate
Chewy mouthfeel, with notes of caramel, vanilla, toffee, oak, leather, dark chocolate, dried fruit, baking spice, cherry, and peppery brown spice.
Finish
Smooth, long, and memorable, with notes of spice, oak tannins, warmth, lingering sweetness, and tobacco.
Change+18.6%
LatestSGD 2,100
HighSGD 2,383
LowSGD 1,770
SGD 2,457SGD 2,203SGD 1,950SGD 1,697Price (SGD)Observed dateAug 4Jun 8Sep 27Aug 4 - SGD 1,770 - Whisky Auctioneer - Aug 4, 2025Jan 11 - SGD 2,383 - Scotch Whisky Auctions - Jan 11, 2026Jun 8 - SGD 2,077 - Whisky Auctioneer - Jun 8, 2026Aug 2 - SGD 2,231 - Unicorn Auctions - Aug 2, 2026Sep 27 - SGD 2,100 - Unicorn Auctions - Sep 27, 2026

Recently Sold

Listed value is based on sold auction prices and inclusive of auction fees (not including tax and shipping).

Unicorn AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Sep 27, 2026SGD 2,100.22
Unicorn AuctionsAuction Sold Price - Aug 2, 2026SGD 2,231.22
Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Jun 8, 2026SGD 2,077.05
Region
Kentucky
Age
15 Years
Vintage
2001
Bottled
2016
ABV
53.5%
Volume
75cl
Distillery
Pappy Van Winkle
Origin
USA
Cask type
New Charred Oak Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Unpeated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
Yes
Cask origin
N.A
Cask no.
N.A
Batch
N.A
PPM
N.A
Barley
N.A
Fermentation
N.A
Master distiller (bottling)
Harlen Wheatley
Master distiller (distillation)
Gary Gayheart
Limited edition
Yes
Bottle count
5000
Has box
No
Closure
Screw Cap
Presentation
Glass bottle
Series highlights
Family Reserve
Historical context
N.A
Special release
Limited Edition, Highly Allocated
Allocation
N.A
Nose
Elegant and sweet aroma with caramel corn, vanilla, dark brown sugar, oak, leather, tobacco, and fruit (cherry, orange).
Palate
Chewy mouthfeel, with notes of caramel, vanilla, toffee, oak, leather, dark chocolate, dried fruit, baking spice, cherry, and peppery brown spice.
Finish
Smooth, long, and memorable, with notes of spice, oak tannins, warmth, lingering sweetness, and tobacco.
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