{"product_id":"van-winkle-special-reserve-12-year-old-lot-b-bourbon","title":"Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Old Lot B Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 750ml","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eVan Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Old Lot B carries forward the wheated bourbon recipe first crafted by Julian \"Pappy\" Van Winkle just prior to Prohibition, produced today at Buffalo Trace Distillery using the same wheated mash bill behind the acclaimed Weller lineup. Aged a full 12 years in new charred American oak, this expression sits at a \"medium\" proof deliberately chosen by the Van Winkle family to balance maturity with drinkability, often described by fans as the most well-rounded entry point into the full Van Winkle range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistillery: Buffalo Trace, Frankfort, Kentucky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMash Bill: Wheated (no rye)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAging: 12 years, new charred American oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLot: B\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV: 45.2% (90.4 Proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNose: Rich caramel, vanilla, dried fruit, oak, cinnamon, and toasted nuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePalate: Round and supple, with caramel, roasted nuts, and brown baking spices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Lengthy, rich, and enveloping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBest enjoyed neat, as ice or water can dilute its balanced character, this bourbon has been described by the Van Winkle family themselves as capable of standing alongside a fine cognac as an after-dinner sipper. A highly allocated release from Buffalo Trace's annual Van Winkle lineup, this bottle is a strong pickup for wheated bourbon fans working toward completing the full Family Reserve set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat does Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B taste like?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRich caramel, vanilla, and dried fruit on the nose, with round, supple caramel and toasted nuts on the palate, finishing lengthy and enveloping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat does \"Lot B\" mean?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt designates this specific batch or bottling lot within the Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIs this the same as \"Pappy Van Winkle\"?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe official product name is Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Old; \"Pappy\" is officially reserved for the 15, 20, and 23 Year expressions, though the whole lineup is often informally called Pappy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pappy Van Winkle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42629340561492,"sku":"VW-SR12-LOTB-750","price":849.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/1691\/2212\/files\/van-winkle-special-reserve12yo-compressed.webp?v=1787297598","url":"https:\/\/estatesliquor.com\/products\/van-winkle-special-reserve-12-year-old-lot-b-bourbon","provider":"Estates Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}