It’s kind of bittersweet when you get the call. And you hear you got picked for the Pappy, but…it’s not exactly Pappy, but Van Winkle Special Reserve Lot “B” 12 Year. In other words, this stuff didn’t quite make the cut and become Pappy Van Winkle. It was pulled off the shelf and bottled at […]
Finding Pappy — Or At Least Van Winkle — Again Read More »
Pappy Van Winkle’s Aged Bourbon Can’t Keep Pace With Consumer Demand “It’s the character, the taste. The scarcity of it that drives the interest.” – Chris Brantley
Washington Post Article on Pappy Van Winkle by Karen Heller Read More »
I ran across this story today and thoroughly enjoyed it. Great history lesson, pics and interviews. Check it out if you want to learn more about the history of how Pappy Van Winkle, the best bourbon, in the world came into being. http://www.whas11.com/story/news/local/2014/11/20/pappy-van-winkle-bourbon-shively/70014744/ You can access the story here.
News Story on Pappy With Some Great Old Photos by WHAS11 Read More »
Ready to roll the dice and see if you’re lucky enough to get a bottle of Pappy Van Winkle? (Updated November 19) “So far 32 states have reported receiving Pappy. Let me know if any more can be added to the list. Enjoy the Chase!” Here: North Dakota : Arrived 10-23 Virginia: Arrived 10-24 Maryland:
“Pappy” Time Is Almost Here (Is Here) Read More »
Bourbonr.com reports Pappy has finally appeared in North Dakota “North Dakota becomes the first state to receive Pappy…I’d expect several other states to release over the next 4-5 days” – Blake @bourbonr.com Check out Pappy Release Map Also interesting discussion on Pappy and Florida on Old Rip Van Winkle
First Pappy Van Winkle Sighting – North Dakota Read More »