{"product_id":"pappy-van-winkle-20-year-bourbon-1999-2001-clear-glass-pre-code","title":"Pappy Van Winkle 20 Year Bourbon 1999-2001 Clear Glass (Pre-code)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePappy Van Winkle 20 Year Bourbon — 1999–2001 vintage, Clear Glass, Pre-Code. A Stitzel-Weller era wheated bourbon from the Van Winkle family program bottled in the clear glass pre-code presentation format, from the late 1990s to early 2000s transition era when Stitzel-Weller distillate was still the primary base of the Van Winkle lineup.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pre-code designation and clear glass bottle format identify a specific packaging era of the Pappy Van Winkle program — before the label codes and bottle designs were standardized into the current format. Bottles from the late 1990s and early 2000s contain Stitzel-Weller distillate that is now finite and irreplaceable. At 20 years and 90.4 proof, this is the wheated bourbon sweet spot of the Van Winkle lineup — extended maturation without the drying tannin profile that can emerge at 23 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Wheated\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 years\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eProof:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90.4 (45.2% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clear Glass, Pre-Code (1999–2001)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDistillate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stitzel-Weller era\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pappy-van-winkle\"\u003eVan Winkle expressions\u003c\/a\u003e at Wooden Cork.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the pre-code Pappy Van Winkle?\u003c\/strong\u003e Pre-code refers to Pappy Van Winkle bottlings from before the current label code system was introduced — primarily the late 1990s and early 2000s era. These bottles contain Stitzel-Weller distillate at the peak of the wheated bourbon supply from that distillery, making them among the most collectible Van Winkle expressions.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhy is the clear glass format significant?\u003c\/strong\u003e The clear glass bottle is the distinctive visual identifier of the pre-code era, distinguishing these bottles from the darker glass packaging used in later releases. The clear glass presentation allows the amber color of the bourbon to be fully visible.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is the pre-code Pappy Van Winkle?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Pre-code refers to Pappy Van Winkle bottlings from before the current label code system was introduced — primarily late 1990s and early 2000s era. These contain Stitzel-Weller distillate at the peak of supply from that distillery, making them among the most collectible Van Winkle expressions.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Why is the clear glass format significant?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The clear glass bottle is the distinctive visual identifier of the pre-code era, distinguishing these bottles from the darker glass packaging used in later releases.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Pappy Van Winkle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49127951925500,"sku":"Scott","price":7504.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/6605\/2348\/files\/pappy-van-winkle-20yr-hires-compressed_5e5cd4a2-e770-4415-9086-448f0b41acb0.png?v=1779537710","url":"https:\/\/thebourbonvaulthq.com\/products\/pappy-van-winkle-20-year-bourbon-1999-2001-clear-glass-pre-code","provider":"THE BOURBONVAULT HQ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}