As the first premium aged rye whiskey available and one of the oldest rye whiskeys on the market, this 13-year-old Van Winkle Family Reserve Original is truly one of a kind. The belief that with age comes greater beauty could not be more true for this unique bottle. Its years of maturation cannot be denied, and once the first sip has been taken, it feels impossible to go back to a younger rye whiskey. The taste one may experience is extraordinarily gratifying with an intricate flavor that is hard to contest. The experience begins with a broad feel that crescendos into a medley of toffee, tobacco and chocolate, finishing with a pleasant exit marked by aromatic pepper and spices.