Pappy Van Winkle 23 Year Old

Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve 23 Year is the oldest and rarest expression in the Van Winkle line. More than a bourbon, it proves the value of patience and stands as the ultimate prize for serious collectors.

Our curated library traces the label’s full history, offering you the chance to secure a specific moment in bourbon lore rather than a single bottle.

Our Sommelier's Guide to Pappy Van Winkle 23 Year Old [+ Read More]

From the 1998 First Release to Recent Vintages

For whiskey matured this long, each release year develops a distinct profile. Our selection lets you compare legendary bottlings side by side:

  • 1998 First Release
    The original Pappy Van Winkle 23 Year, finished with gold wax in Lawrenceburg and presented in green glass. It is the cornerstone of modern bourbon collecting.

  • Deep Vintage Library
    Multiple bottling years of Pappy 23 allow you to study how its oak, leather, and tobacco notes evolve over time.

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    Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve 23 Year is the oldest and rarest expression in the Van Winkle line. More than a bourbon, it proves the value of patience and stands as the ultimate prize for serious collectors.

    Our curated library traces the label’s full history, offering you the chance to secure a specific moment in bourbon lore rather than a single bottle.

    From the 1998 First Release to Recent Vintages

    For whiskey matured this long, each release year develops a distinct profile. Our selection lets you compare legendary bottlings side by side:

    • 1998 First Release
      The original Pappy Van Winkle 23 Year, finished with gold wax in Lawrenceburg and presented in green glass. It is the cornerstone of modern bourbon collecting.

    • Deep Vintage Library
      Multiple bottling years of Pappy 23 allow you to study how its oak, leather, and tobacco notes evolve over time.

    Why Our Pappy 23 Year Collection Leads the Market

    Buying Pappy Van Winkle 23 Year- especially an early vintage-demands ironclad provenance. We deliver:

    • The Holy Grail
      Access to the coveted 1998 gold-wax release, sought after by elite collectors worldwide.

    • Unmatched Depth
      The widest online range of Pappy 23 vintages, from the inaugural bottling to modern editions.

    • Verified Authenticity
      Every bottle is thoroughly documented and inspected, so you receive a certified piece of bourbon history ready for your collection or investment.