Old Rip Van Winkle 23 Year Old Family Selection Crystal Decanter

Product Description

Old Rip Van Winkle 23 Year Old Family Selection Crystal Decanter Old Rip Van Winkle 23 Year Old Family Selection is a one-time crystal-decanter release of 23-year-old wheated bourbon bottled at 114 proof. The whiskey came from barrels distilled in 1986 and selected from a 50-barrel lot. It was not chill filtered and was reduced only to its original barrel-entry proof, preserving a concentrated mature-bourbon profile.

Tasting Notes

Mature oak, caramel and vanilla are joined by dark fruit, leather and baking spice. At 23 years and 114 proof, the whiskey should be expected to show substantial barrel influence and a long, warming finish.

Food Pairings

If opened, pair with toasted pecans, aged Gouda or restrained dark chocolate. Avoid intensely sweet accompaniments that could obscure the whiskey’s mature oak and fruit.

How to Serve

Serve a small pour neat and allow time in the glass. Add water by the drop. The hand-numbered crystal decanter and presentation box make condition and completeness important to collectors.

About the Producer

The release was limited to 1,200 hand-filled, individually engraved Glencairn Crystal decanters presented with two glasses in a leather-lined wooden box. Learn more from Old Rip Van's official source.

Frequently Asked Questions

What proof is this decanter release?

It is bottled at 114 proof, different from the standard 95.6-proof Pappy Van Winkle 23 Year.

How many were made?

The release was limited to 1,200 individually numbered decanters.

What should be included with a complete presentation?

The original presentation includes the engraved crystal decanter, two glasses and a leather-lined wooden box.

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