Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve Rye 2015

Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve Rye 2015 — a 13-year Kentucky straight rye whiskey from the Van Winkle family program, representing the most recent vintage in the current Wooden Cork Pappy Rye collection alongside the 1999, 2006, and 2007 vintages. The 2015 vintage is now a decade from its original release — the most accessible entry point in the current Pappy Rye vertical.

The Van Winkle Family Reserve Rye uses rye as the primary secondary grain rather than the wheat that defines the flagship Pappy Van Winkle bourbons. At 13 years, it delivers a grain-forward complexity that the wheated bourbons cannot replicate — rye's natural spice and dried fruit assertiveness softened by over a decade of barrel maturation. The 2015 vintage is the newest of the four Pappy Rye expressions in the current Wooden Cork collection, making it a natural comparison point against the older vintages.

Specs

• Producer: Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery, Frankfort, Kentucky
• Style: Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey
• Age: 13 years
• Vintage: 2015
• Size: 750ml

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does the 2015 vintage compare to the 1999, 2006, and 2007 Pappy Rye also in the collection?

The 2015 is the newest of the four — a decade from release vs. 16–25+ years for the older vintages. All four are 13-year Van Winkle Family Reserve Rye from the same program; the older vintages carry greater secondary market premium from scarcity. The 2015 is the most accessible and natural entry point to the Pappy Rye vertical.