What is the ABV of Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Old Review?

The ABV of Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Old Review is 45.2%.

Bourbon

Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Old Review

Name: Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Old Review
Brand: Buffalo Trace
Rating: 10.0 (1 reviews)

10 /10

EDITOR

Distillery: Buffalo Trace
Type: Bourbon
ABV: 45.2%

Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Old Review is a Bourbon whisky made by Buffalo Trace. ABV: 45.2%. Our expert rating is 10/10.

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Tasting Notes

Nose

Rather lean and oaky, like the inside of a sauna. There are notes of incense, clove, wood, and mint underlaid by a kind of steely minerality. With water, things get a little more floral: notes of pear cider, honey, beeswax, and red currant.

Palate

After nosing this whiskey, I worried the palate would be too astringent, but fortunately my worries were unfounded. While quite oak-inflected in the entry, the finish takes a surprising turn.

Finish

After the swallow, there’s a brief, shallow burst of ethereal lemon followed by a clean and slightly tart finish with notes of cola, coffee, and bitter herbs that reminds me of a modern light-roast coffee.

Expert Review

10/10

Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Old Review from Buffalo Trace delivers an exceptional Bourbon experience. A distinguished expression that earns our highest recommendation.