A stone’s throw from Pappy 20, the Old Rip van Winkle 12 Year Old “Lot B” is instilled with the spirit of Pappy even if it doesn’t have his name on the label. A slightly more approachable bourbon that oozes class and charisma, the “Lot B” is an A-grade piece of whiskey engineering that brings fruit-forward flavors to a complex and considered profile. Stone fruits, cherry and vanilla are immediately noticeable on the nose with an aromatic oakiness taking hold of the olfactory senses. The profile is distinctively “Pappy”, with a sweet balance of cherry and oak that’s complemented nicely by muted hints of stone fruit, before finishing in a similar fashion. The perfect introduction to high-end Kentucky whiskey, the 12 Year Old “Lot B” is an essential addition to any top-shelf and a very special bourbon.