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Old Rip Van Winkle 90 Proof NV (1 4/5QT)

Auction Closed

December 10, 12:27 AM GMT

Estimate

3,000 - 4,000 USD

Lot Details

Description

Old Rip Van Winkle 90 Proof NV


Glass code: 74, ullage: high shoulder


Stitzel-Weller’s Old Rip Van Winkle label first appeared in the 1930s. The Van Winkle family was able to keep it when they sold the distillery, and later resurrected it under a deal in which they could continue buying barrels from Stitzel-Weller. Much of it appeared in squat, so-called barrel bottles until 2012, when Van Winkle switched to using tall, cognac-style bottles. And while the 10-year-old Old Rip is found most commonly at 107 proof, early (and today quite rare) releases, such this bottle, came in at 90 proof.

 


1 bt 4/5QT (nop)


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