Old Rip Van Winkle 10/90 Tasting Notes and Ratings.

Old Rip Van Winkle 10/90

Added on Sunday, Sep 9, 2012 at 11:51 AM

Bottler:

Age:	10 yrs	Type:	American
Vintage:	N/A	Subtype:	Bourbon
ABV:	45.00 %	Region:	Kentucky
Price:	$45	Availability:	Better Stores

Member Ratings and Notes

Tim

N: Sweet nose - bubblegum up front, wood, light clay and earthiness. Light vanilla, a touch of marshmallow. Perfect wood.

P: Nice medium entry, moderately sweet. Bubblegum again in spades on the palate; light wood, gentle heat. Light maple syrup.

F: Gentle heat, lightly astringent wood. A touch of bubblegum, some oak, a little black cherry. Faint hint of peanuts and a little grassiness as it fades.

This is not an everyday drinker for me, but the nose and palate really did it for me in this particular tasting.

[2007 bottling]

Sku

Nose: Corn syrupy sweetness

Palate: Very straightforward bourbon flavors, starts sweet, touch of mint maybe a bit of lemongrass

Finish: Slightly medicinal.

Overall: Very straightforward, not bad but lacking complexity.

Tasting blind, I actually guessed this was Maker's Mark.

[2007 Bottling]

Dan

Orange-copper color. I have always loved the Van Winkle noses and this fits right in my wheelhouse: vanilla, molasses, brown sugar, and a little oak. On the tongue this is more straightforward, a little bite and a fair amount of wood. A tad bitter too, but not in a bad way. Has a good long finish. 2009 Release. [1/14/13]

Fuji

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