Old Rip Van Winkle Pappy 10 Year Old Bourbon Lawrenceburg Squat Bottle 90 Proof 1998 / Stitzel Weller

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Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old Bourbon – 1998 Lawrenceburg Squat Bottle | Stitzel-Weller Distilled | 90 Proof Collectible

An extraordinary piece of bourbon history, the Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old Bourbon (1998 Release, Lawrenceburg Squat Bottle, 90 Proof) is a legendary expression that stands among the most coveted in the Van Winkle lineage. Distilled at the iconic Stitzel-Weller distillery, this rare bottling captures a bygone era of American whiskey-making excellence.

Presented in the classic “squat bottle” design, this 1998 vintage was bottled at a smooth 90 proof, showcasing the softer, wheated mash bill for which the Van Winkle family—and Stitzel-Weller—are revered. Expect a refined nose of toffee, old oak, leather, and sweet vanilla, leading into a velvety palate of caramel, dried fruit, soft spice, and gentle tobacco, with an enduring, mellow finish that whispers of its historic roots.

Bottles from this era are extremely scarce, with surviving examples prized by collectors worldwide. It’s more than bourbon—it’s a museum-worthy artifact of American whiskey culture.

Whether for a legacy collection or the ultimate connoisseur’s pour, the 1998 Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year (Stitzel-Weller, Lawrenceburg Squat Bottle) is an irreplaceable treasure.