Van Winkle Special Reserve "Lot B" 12 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 750ml

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Very fragrant and "bright." It leads with dried mango, spiced peach, and honey, followed by deeper layers of caramel, vanilla icing, and toasted oak.
• Palate: Exceptionally balanced and "soft." You’ll find butterscotch, dark cherry, and honeyed pecans. There is a distinct brown sugar sweetness that is supported by a "whisper" of leather and cinnamon.
• Finish: Medium-to-long and incredibly clean. It leaves a lingering "tingle" of baking spices, toffee, and a touch of floral citrus.

Food Pairings

Since Lot "B" is so elegant, it pairs best with foods that have a "creamy" or "nutty" profile.

• Savory: Grilled Duck Breast with a Cherry Reduction. The cherry notes in the sauce perfectly mirror the fruit in the bourbon.
• Cheese: Aged Gouda or Brillat-Savarin. A triple-cream brie like Brillat-Savarin matches the "velvety" mouthfeel of the 90.4 proof spirit beautifully.
• Sweet: Classic New York Cheesecake or Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée. The burnt sugar topping of a crème brûlée highlights the "charred sugar" notes found in the 12-year oak.
• The "After-Dinner" Pairing: A Mild-to-Medium Dominican Cigar. The cedar and cream notes of the cigar will dance with the vanilla and peach notes of the Lot "B."