Rare Pappy Van Winkle’s 20 Year Old Family Reserve and The Macallan 50 Year Old in Lalique Highlight Sotheby’s Upcoming Auction

Julian “Pappy” Van Winkle Sr. started working as a salesman for W. L. Weller & Sons, a liquor establishment, in 1893. Fifteen years later, he became a co-owner of the company. In 1910, the firm acquired the A. Ph. Stitzel Distillery in Louisville, Kentucky. Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve is today a significant brand of bourbon whiskey. Owing to its high demand and low production, it is regarded as very rare. One original 12-bottle case of hand-selected single barrel Pappy Van Winkle bourbon is a key highlight of this upcoming sale, offered by Sotheby’s. This 20-year-old Pappy case was sought out in the early 2000s by RNM Restaurant, San Francisco, run by the daughter of Oracle’s co-founder. Bottled in 2007, it is one of the last single barrels crafted by Julian Van Winkle III. Packed in their original case, the bottles come with red velvet bags and neck tags. 

Another noteworthy lot in this event is The Macallan 50 Year Old in Lalique, Six Pillars, first edition 46.0 ABV NV. It’s an exceptionally unique single malt whiskey packed in its original presentation case. Visit Sotheby’s to view the complete catalog and register to bid in the upcoming Whisky & Whiskey Rare Scotch, Bourbon & Rye featuring the Hard Water Collection sale. Find more upcoming auctions by visiting Auction Daily.