Uncorking Pappy Van Winkle 23 Year

[@NothingMaster]

Anyone who opens a Pappy 23 to share with others definitely deserves a subscription and a thumbs up. 👍🏻

[@ItsBourbonNight]

Well, thank you!

[@muriloninja]

Agreed, well shit...subscribed! 3rd bourbon channel for me! : )

[@austingatewood7454]

Cheers to that . #subscribed

[@steveromley6982]

I had the good fortune to have a booth next to the Van Winkle Family at the 2004 SF World Spirits Competition. I worked for Shaker’s Vodka (double gold for our rye vodka) and ended up with a handful of 1/2 full Pappy’s bottles to take home. Product was great, and the family was the highlight. Wonderful people. Glad to see that one of us made it! Shakers filed for bankruptcy in Feb of 2012.

[@Axelcfi]

Shocking part... when someone (my age) is told about something that happened 23 year ago I would think of 50s or 60s....but not 1994!!! Ouch

[@thomasnewland7740]

I love your channel. Great combination of entertainment and information. Your chemistry is wonderful. Cheers!

[@ItsBourbonNight]

Thank you!!

[@cooks128]

My friend, mentor and officiate of my wedding brought a bottle of 23 for my wedding; he shared it with me and a few close friends. It was a beautiful day...

[@ItsBourbonNight]

Sounds amazing!

[@ErikWaitWhiskyStudies]

Kudos to y’all for drinking it and not flipping it or putting it on a shelf like a useless trophy’! I’ve tasted a few pappys at bars and was never overly impressed with any of them... fir the price. But I could say the same for many insanely priced wines as well. Cheers!

[@troyfortsch4440]

I just want to comment on what Sara said about the wisdom of Freddy J. and his father, it did change my mind about opening bottles and it ABSOLUTELY got me over my FOMO when purchasing bottles. “They will always make more great bourbon.” Cheers IBN crew! The excitement the from both of you have made this a grate episode. How relaxed you are in front of the camera is just inviting, (compared to the beginning of this channel) keep up the great work!

[@CapnPink28]

Went to Buffalo Trace last year on a tour.....Freddie was our guide!! Amazing bourbon, amazing man, and don’t forget about the root beer! 😉😉

[@Joshuadrawswithink]

"The Fragile Part" is the best part of that entire documentary. Totally agree.

[@V8kerker]

Congradulations on scoreing a 23 year old Pappy. I was able to score a 10 year Old Rip this year. This weekend during my sons 21st birthday party half of the 10 year Old Rip got used in making Smoky Old Fashions by my brother in law on known to me. I will remember that Smokey Old Fashion for ever:( :)

[@tkking2331]

I had the opportunity to drink a glass of this at my uncle's house on Christmas eve a few years ago. He waited until everyone else left and it was only him, my dad and me. They poured me a glass with 1 large ice cube inside. They taught me the "Kentucky chew". To smell it first then take a drink and hold it on your tongue. It was the best whiskey I've ever had!

[@newyardleysinclair9960]

You just post this to anything pappy related, huh?

[@tkking2331]

@@newyardleysinclair9960 Yes I did. We went on a Pappy spree a few years ago. Along with the 23 year my dad had a few bottles of the 12 year also. Forgive me, I'm an every night drinker and tend to get stuck on one research subject. I see you are watching a lot of Pappy videos too! Cheers

[@jwmilltex1]

I had three glasses of the Pappy 20 year in Rockport, TX at a place called 495 Chesapeake eats a couple of weeks ago. The owner was nice enough to let me take the bottle home after we finished it. It was amazing and words cant describe. But, I will say, I've heard the 20 year far surpasses the 23 year in taste and finish.

[@tinobino4450]

I had a bottle of Pappy with a few co-workers in the "backroom" at Fletcher's in Park City, Utah. Best night of my life. It has the best taste teamed with a butter garlic seared tomahawk steak.

[@patrickmccrary2006]

Thanks for recommending "Neat". Best part was Freddie's story about his father. Basically summed up Bourbon as I see it.

[@WarriorFitness]

just saw it and agree! changed my perspective a lot on drinking bourbon! fantastic documentary!

[@WEATHERSCRUZCRUZLIFE]

Had a few bottles of the 12 year old last Christmas, I can only imagine how good the 23 year old stuff is.

[@christopherbastas934]

It’s not as good as the 15. Over oaked with being 23 years in the barrel. There is a sweet spot and usually 9 to 15 yrs is the perfect time for most bourbons. 23 has lost many a blind tasting to bottles 1/10 the price.

[@WEATHERSCRUZCRUZLIFE]

christopher bastas Very interesting point indeed.

[@travisedwards9983]

23 Is pretty terrible to be honest, the younger bottles are much, much better in the line.

[@roberthodges5272]

A very genuine review of a bourbon that gets so much notoriety. Great job.

[@jblunt554]

Wow, just wow. You guys are the best for opening this. I mean, I would too but A LOT of people wouldn't. Thank you

[@sunnyc.7720]

I must admit you got me thinking about getting a poor of it at my local establishment. But I am happy that I was able to get the 10 year old Pappy and enjoyed that immensely.

[@scottbrooks4782]

Love the honesty that you both share with your audience. Great informative video's. Keep up the good work. 😊

[@AsAnAtheistFilms]

My friend shared a bottle of 20 year pappy with me one time we were at his home. I did not know what I was drinking, it was good but I took a couple shots of it like a shot. Then sipped a bit of it while we talked. Bastard loves playing practical pranks on me and doesnt say a word until I confront him about it, we share good laughs.

[@varment01]

Over rated.

[@oopsididitagain2554]

How much? I was getting 180 proof that popcorn Sutton for $50 a gallon sometime $40 nothin beats popcorn Sutton moonshine. Period.

[@jfb1188]

It’s funny while you’re talking and holding that I’m just thinking oh man, take a drink 🥃

[@Sam-zc6fy]

Wow $4700 I'm.........

[@scooterpickle8625]

The hype is real! Not saying it's a horrible bourbon, but there are SO many equals if not better. Personally I prefer the higher proof bourbons from Russel's Reserve Single Barrel or the E. H. Taylor Single Barrel. My favorite overall is Stagg Jr.

[@ti5866]

Some Elijah Craig please

[@medjoolmaker]

How much $ this bottle?

[@franciscocalderon7810]

Look at her, she's giddy! Love it! Hell, I would be too!

[@neilfantacone7534]

Not sure I'm interested in a bottle of bourbon. I'll take my barley over mash any day.

[@timothygu3]

Neil Fantacone came to the wrong channel buddy

[@geno816]

I remember a few years ago when it wasn't hyped... my cousin purchased this for $200. The store discounted it because it wasnt moving. Now it's gone everywhere

[@ItsBourbonNight]

geno816 Those were the days!

[@floydgarcia96]

I have always wanted to try pappy. Being stationed in South Korea. My bourbon selection is very limited. I can not wait to get back to thw states for more selection.

[@Vanguard187]

Can you send me some?

[@pawpawtx]

The h2o tap water or distilled ? Ask because I don't know !

[@pleitrap7073]

Sacrilege I know, but have you thought of a teaspoon or so of distilled water, like you do with great single malt whisky? Smooth it out...

[@randyhooks1214]

Pappy's is a great bourbon. At $100 a bottle. More than that is a waste.

[@bradleypoehler9609]

I have never been lucky enough to have Pappy, but based on the assessment they would be far better to put the cork back on it and try it again in a week. My experience with longer aged bourbon is to enjoy that first pour, and put it away. Come back after it had an opportunity for air to hit it, and POW. the smooth, and softer flavors come out in spades after it's had a chance to breath.

[@s.mahath.9644]

Congrats on getting this at retail! I wouldn’t pay more than $270 for this, but let’s be real: if this wasn’t as scarce or overhyped, you can buy Scotch at this price range that will be just as good or not better. At $350, those options expand even more. If you want a true unicorn: get the Karuizawa or Macallan 1929.

[@rdbeaz]

$329 retail I'm my state

[@cooks128]

My close friend, mentor and officiate at my wedding two years ago shared a bottle of Pappy 23 with me and several of our mutual friends. Amazing day for multiple reasons...

[@RiddickMaximus]

Michter's 25 anyone?

[@vicaras1]

Annoying is how I would describe these two.

[@thomasblevins1662]

I own a 15 yr. Pappy that I won in a lottery a few years ago which I would love to unload but thanks to laws here in Ky. , it’s illegal for me to sell it on the open market. Still trying to figure how to sell it especially with the Kentucky Derby coming up in a few weeks.

[@Woodsey429]

Thomas Blevins il buy it emAil me [e-mail]

[@nairbjc]

I don’t see you guys use the Norlan glass? Is it not good?

[@ItsBourbonNight]

Brian Campbell No we love our Nolan glasses, we just get in a rhythm with using glasses it seems. We love our new logo glencairns so we’ve just been using them lately.

[@nairbjc]

It's Bourbon Night I just bought a pair and they are pretty cool but the nosing does seem a lot different than the other vessels. Anyways you guys are great. Congratulations to you two

[@propwash6880]

I believe it is meant to be drunk, not drank. I'm not picking on you guys, FYI. I was just curious because 'meant to be drank' sounded odd so I checked for myself. Drunk is used with helping verbs, and it functions as another part of speech: adjective. Cheers!

[@uprightdoublebass]

Prop Wash Kentuckians drank in the present tenses. 🍆😎

[@chriseh09]

First off...Hello from warm and sunny Columbia SC.....I have never had the pleasure sampling Pappy's 23...at $40 for a 1.5 oz neat pour I just figured it was over hyped and over priced.....but in reading some of the comments and watching your review....Do either of you enjoy cigars and would it be fair to say that this would be good to enjoy with a good cigar? The reason I ask is, Being as tho, as it has been described, very woody, on occasion I like a good peated scotch with a cigar (actually I like coffee or root beer more) but would this fall into that realm? I so enjoy yalls reviews and until the next time, take care and see you soon!!!

[@tericnoah8836]

5 years ago you could buy Pappy 12 year off the shelf for $60, if I would have known then what I know now, I would have bought all 10 bottles and put them in the cellar.

[@curtzeek8818]

You do know now. So go buy them and put them away for 5 years. Prices always go up, so heed your own advice.

[@tericnoah8836]

It's still just whiskey, Weller 107 just as good, Knob Creek Single barrel 120, better yet, just sayin', not trying to start a comment war, EASY Big Fellas!

[@BeerAndBeards]

Bourbon costs more in CT than in KY. I’m jealous of some prices that you guys pay

[@GeorgeKnew]

I lust after a bottle of this... but Old Grand Dad Bonded at around $20... is so tasty... and for a treat... Rowan's Creek at $47 is superb...

[@kevinhull7059]

Ogd for the damn win!!

[@GeorgeKnew]

@@kevinhull7059 Yo! And you can buy 100+ bottles of it for the same price... hehehe!!! Maybe add a few bottles of Dickel 12 too!

[@johnleonard3806]

OGD 114 is the BOMB. I buy it in SD for $36. 100 bonded is very tasty @ $21, a ridiculous bargain as is Evan Williams bonded for $15.

[@mercilessjutsu]

I personally think knob creek single barrel is quite good. It is roughly $50 a bottle.

[@franklampard6316]

I’m not a Pappy hater by any means, and in fairness, I’ve only had Pappy once, but I was totally underwhelmed by it. Yes, it’s good bourbon, but quite how it achieved it’s current exalted status is simply baffling to me.

[@020route]

are you the great english footballer?

[@BourbonBlind]

Well said! It's very good, however, to me, not worth the price of admission. Way too many other good options out there for less money, and readily available

[@markprice1614]

Whiskey is made to be consumed. If I want an investment I will buy real estate or stocks. Thanks for taking that cork out and sharing a special time with us! Would you buy it if it were available at the local store? (Let's say price is $500)

[@LP-gs3xj]

If you ever get to Lexington GO TO THE BUFFALO TRACE tour and stay at the Hilton They pour Pappy- bring a few dead presidents

[@awkwardme5375]

So the pours are under $100?

[@LP-gs3xj]

65 bucks

[@awkwardme5375]

@@LP-gs3xj Oh, wow. I was actually being kind of salty, assuming you meant a couple hundred, and was going to comment about Benjamin Franklin not being a president, but you legitimately knew what you were talking about, and I was being a jerk. I stand corrected. Cheers.

[@LP-gs3xj]

Awkward Me Dead presidents is an old slang term for 100 bills usually. It was a small pour for 65 buck. I bought a round for the bachelor party for my daughters husband.

[@awkwardme5375]

@@LP-gs3xj I know. I was just being a know-it-all, pointing out then Benjamin Franklin was not a US President, yet many falsely believe he was. That was very generous of you. $65 per pour is still extremely pricey. I can't imagine they were significant pours, either. I'd assume an ounce at *most* Maybe one of these days I'll get to try it. For now, the best bourbon I've actually purchased and owned is Elijah Craig 12yr Barrel Proof. Sounds like I need to make friends like you, and get my ass married!

[@LP-gs3xj]

3000 bucks in California.

[@agrisbatna1797]

Thanks for review 👍👌

[@blainekelley816]

Thanks for posting. Hope I do get to try it some day. I was just geeked to find Weller Antique at a local store last week priced under $23 for a 750 ml bottle ... so that may be as close as I get!

[@johnwayne3491]

At 3:22 she tried to sneak a taste first lol

[@blainekelley816]

Saw that! Can't let a drop go to waste running down the side of any bottle of bourbon!

[@scottnathanphoto]

I got this one as a gift from someone who just can't accept that I don't like any spirits made from corn. Same result. Didn't like it. Scots Whisky only for me.

[@DAVIDJALVAREZ]

15 and 20 year my favorite. 23 way to smokey.....

[@matthewpillsbury7403]

That's a $3,000.00 cork pop!!!!!!! HAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!

[@matthewpillsbury7403]

What did the person with the 1st ticket called pick? LOL!!!!!!

[@JacksonHinton]

I uncork one of these every night

[@sammywhite5504]

My friend ownes a few liquor stores and the wholesale price for 1 bottle is $150. True story.

[@timothyriek5250]

Compared to the viking 12, which leaves more of the charred oak/leather/cigar flavor in your mouth?

[@thomaslinden7598]

PAP 23 GOOD FOR YALL

[@pressman1788]

Excellent uncorking of the Pappy 23! The discussion on the price and what you would prefer over the 23 was great. Cheers! 🥃👍

[@nojinx4034]

So you won it? Or did you just get a ticket for a bottle to buy? If so what was the price? Cheers!

[@nojinx4034]

I guess I should’ve waited 30 seconds more and you answered all my questions.

[@greenboyatgafarms2250]

I have been curious about this bourbon but already I see it is overhyped and I'm sure we'll overpriced me I'm a Jack Daniels man

[@whiskeyace398]

Cool video 💓

[@luigivaladez1818]

this guy looks like Paul Jr from American Chopper! lmao

[@calvinvanhofwegen97]

Blind flight for sure

[@richardcastodio8603]

Rick from Corcoran California I wish I could be there tasting bourbon with you guys and shooting snooker or pool. And just having a wonderful time.

[@BourbonJunkies]

We literally just shot our pappy 23 video on Monday!!! Love to hear another review after just having had ours so recently! Cheers on a great bottle! Congratulations on your first owned pappy!! It's a fun feeling!

[@OnTheRocksTalks]

You guys are both youthful fruits. thanks for the video

[@goldslinger]

Thanks for reviewing a new bottle of Pappy instead of the tired old bottles with an ounce left so the whiskey is so oxidized, it has a different flavor profile. So many you tubers do that.

[@k.delavega4743]

Thank you for sharing! I toasted my daughter's wedding with Pappy 23. Amazing bourbon!

[@WhiskyForBeginners]

A Pappy 23 they bottle this year went into the barrel when I was 40. And this year my younger daughter will turn 40. Y'all are making me feel old. 😂

[@vwhite3055]

I was at a tasting room a couple months ago. After a couple drams, the server brought me a dram on the house, but didn't tell me what it was. I tried it, thought it was good (not my favorite of the night), then said it was Pappy 23 (on the menu for $65!). Nice comp.

[@crockerd4626]

Please tell me where they sell pappy for $65 bucks a glass. Cause everywhere in the world I have seen it's double that

[@sealisland1]

Love Freddy! I'd be just as honored to meet him as I would any distiller. His story of how he shamed a collector snob was great.

[@ErikWaitWhiskyStudies]

I’m now drinking a little Pappy Van Winkle 23 with my Nanner Pudding at Quality Bourbons & Barbecue in Mountain View California. They pour by the glass!

[@daveykillz2780]

A really big bourbon guy that I know locally has tasted and had quite a few pappy Van winkle bourbons. He iwns a liquor store. I asked him whats really close to taste and flavor profile. Old bardstown bourbon is very affordable and from what he says very much like pappy.

[@Flash25296]

You guys are great, glad I found your channel. I would like to see you guys do a wheated bourbon blind flight fight.

[@ItsBourbonNight]

Thanks! We've done one before, though it was a few years ago. Here's a link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5i6ioZ3a9Vshac

[@carlkamuti]

Sara's face when he said "Chadberries" 🤣🤣

[@scooter2d2]

Great vid! Certainly not one to pass up when the opportunity to purchase arises.

[@mharri333]

Love. Love. Love you two... great video and great feedback!

[@davidrevelle1886]

Watching this sipping the 23 and smoking a Padron 1964 while listening to Buffett....love your channel. Cheers!🥃

[@jeffreybuckley9757]

The 20 and 23 are good but definitely oak/char monsters, indicative of too much barrel time. The 12 and 15 are my preference. As always, personal choice rules the day. I really appreciate your review though, as always great insight. Thanks!

[@uclanaldo]

Jeffrey Buckley I’ve had them all and the 12 is definitely my favorite of the bunch.

[@MerleCox]

New to bourbon and love the channel. You two are awesome, keep it up. And of course, I am on the hunt for a bottle of Pappy. And yes, when I get it I am calling all my bourbon friends together so we can break that bottle open!

[@ItsBourbonNight]

Good on ya! Love to hear that. Thanks for watching the channel!

[@doriss5453]

Still would love to find a bottle of 23yr.... We have shared a taste of 15yr around Christmas. It was very nice. We did win a chance, to purchase at msrp, a 10yr Rip. And have enjoyed sharing with family and friends. Great uncorking show as ALWAYS!!! Cheers

[@ryanb7665]

Thanks for doing this. I'm going to have to live vicariously through you on this one. One of these days. And thanks for recommending Neat, I'm going to watch it now.

[@garmin1488]

I just scored a bottle of Old Rip Van Winkle in our lottery. While technically not a "Pappy" I'm still pretty thrilled. I've seen reviews where the 10 rates above the 23 . Not sure If or when I'll ever open it cause once it's open it's open.

[@waynemartin9098]

As a cigar smoker, there is a very good cigar out there aged in Pappy Van Winkle barrels, made by Drew Estate, call the Pappy Van Winkle family reserve. For bourbon lovers is a great cigar, if you're a smoker. If you're not a smoker probably not your best choice for first cigar.

[@patrickfulmer9596]

Thanks for sharing this with us. I really felt the excitement. That's a really high quality video. Bravo, Chad! You caught how beautiful Sara's eyes are. Love you, guys. Travel safely home from NOLA.

[@xdedrick13x]

Well if you make it to utah some time. I will gladly uncork some pappy 15 with you two. I have a great collection including the antique collection. And about 70 others.

[@StrainsYT]

Was able to try the 15 year pappy last night and it was incredible.

[@terr256]

My friend just picked one up yesterday and it's pretty damn good!

[@markthrower224]

Had my first cask strength Bourbon last night a bottle of Stagg Jr batch #11, 127.9 abv scored at the local Costco $54.95; here in Texas the liquor store is separate from the Costco itself. Drank neat in glencairn glass very small sips I've only been drinking Bourbon about 6 months I enjoyed it a great deal.

[@illgrooves]

I had the 15, strong vanilla which I love, caramel and oak finish. Someone brought to a party, so for free it's top notch.

[@matthewbrady1607]

Good for you for drinking it.

[@Stephen-zq2wf]

My fellow Bottom-O-Barrel Club-Mate & I just Celebrated / Began another BoB Meeting with a Couple of Fingers of Pappy 23 Yr. We have "Other" Ky Straight Bourbon Whiskey's in our Library .. But for Iconic & Taste Reasons .. Pappy consistently EARNs a Place on our Top Shelf ! The Legend concerning Pappy 23 Yr is Hands Down > Correct ! Hold a Pour of Pappy 23 Yr to the Light and SEE a Color of Pure Heaven before your Very Eyes. PS: The Heat You Tasted with Your 1st Sip was because You Over-Sipped .. Pappy is Pure / Intense / 23 Yr. Concentrated Nectar of the Bourbon gods .. not meant to be Rushed as an Ordinary "Other / Lesser" Bourbon. Also .. Nice / Correct Touch to use a Dropper for H2O .. Personally, I most always "Open Up" my Ky Bourbon with A Little / Dropper H2O .. at least the 90 Proof + Tastes.

[@BadgerVito]

Congrats! Now you just need to track down some A.H. Hirsch 16-year. I bought some when it was $70, but by the time I drank it the street price was $2K!