Van Winkle Family Reserve Rye 13 Year
Rye Whiskey · Buffalo Trace Distillery · Frankfort, KY
Van Winkle Family Reserve Rye 13 Year is a rye whiskey from Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, KY. It is bottled at 95.6 proof (47.8% ABV) and carries a 13-year age statement. Suggested retail is about $450.
Tasting notes
The only rye in the Van Winkle lineup — 13 years in the making. Mint, dill, spiced fruit, and a long, elegant finish.
How it compares
- At $450, it costs 6.9 times the median rye whiskey in the catalog ($65).
- At 95.6 proof it runs 4 proof points lower than the typical rye whiskey here (100 proof).