Ultimate Beverage Challenge 95 points - A beautifully honeyed nose opens up onto a nuanced palate that is at once earthy and fruity, showing notes of vanilla, baking spices, maple taffy, orange zest and bitter chocolate on the finish..April/2016
Proof Van Winkle Special Reserve is the perfect combination of age and proof. This sweet, full bodied whiskey has been described by some as “Nectar”. We agree! The 12 years of aging and medium proof of 90.4 seem to be just right in creating a very pleasant drink of whiskey. This fine bourbon can compete with any excellent cognac as an after dinner drink. The overall impression is rich and deep.