Van Winkle Family Reserve Rye 13 Yr 2026

Van Winkle Family Reserve Rye 13 Year Old Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey — 95.6 Proof (2026 Release)

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$999.95

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Age: 13 Years | Region: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA | Proof: 95.6 Proof

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95.6

Proof

47.8%

ABV

13 Yrs

Age Statement

Rye

Mash

2026

Release

Rye, not wheat, sets Van Winkle Family Reserve Rye apart from the five bourbons it shares the Van Winkle family’s 2026 collection with. The Kentucky straight rye is thirteen years old and 95.6 proof (47.8% ABV).

Nº 01

The Elemental Distinction

The one rye mash. Buffalo Trace lists a rye mash for this whiskey and a wheated mash for each of the five 2026 bourbons, from the ten-year Old Rip Van Winkle up to the 23-year Family Reserve.

95.6 proof, as the 23. The rye and the 23-year Family Reserve bourbon are bottled at the same 95.6 proof (47.8% ABV), the middle of the three strengths in the 2026 collection.

Julian III’s addition. The 13-year rye came into the family’s range under Julian Van Winkle III, together with its older bourbon labels.

Nº 02

Sensory Profile & Strategy

Distiller notes & position

Sensory Profile

Chestnut, vanilla and fruit sit over a gently spiced nose, with a quiet warmth beneath them, as the Van Winkles describe the 2026 rye. Cocoa and vanilla fill out the palate, lifted by bright spice and a touch of white pepper, and the long, complex finish settles from caramel and spice into dry oak.

Strategic Position

In age the rye falls between two wheated bourbons: Van Winkle’s twelve-year Special Reserve bourbon, a year younger, and the 107-proof 15-year Pappy, youngest of its tier, two years older.

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Collector Note & Index

Vault provenance

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Chosen with the master distiller

Each 2026 Van Winkle whiskey comes from barrels the family picks with Harlen Wheatley, Buffalo Trace’s master distiller, against the standard set for that expression; barrels that fall short are left out.

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Prices the family does not set

The Van Winkle family says it does not set what retailers charge for these whiskeys, and neither does Buffalo Trace; its advice is to buy from licensed sellers.

Collector IndexMW VAULT

Brand: Van Winkle Family Reserve
Crafted at: Buffalo Trace Distillery
Class: Kentucky straight rye
Age: 13 years
Strength: 95.6 proof · 47.8% ABV
Mash: Rye
Release: 2026 collection

The rye shares Midnight Whiskey’s Van Winkle collection page with the family’s bourbons.

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Technical Specifications

Specification	Detail
Brand	Van Winkle Family Reserve
Name in the 2026 Release	Van Winkle Family Reserve Rye 13-Year-Old
Family Company	Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery
Crafted At	Buffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, Kentucky
Class	Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey
Age Statement	13 Years
Proof	95.6 Proof
ABV	47.8% ABV
Mash Bill	Rye mash
Release	2026 collection, announced September 10, 2026
Region	Kentucky
Format	750 mL - 700 mL

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Records & Assurance

Production Methodology

The Family Reserve Rye is made from a rye mash and crafted at Buffalo Trace Distillery; it carries a thirteen-year age statement and goes into bottle at 95.6 proof (47.8% ABV).

Authentication & Vault Preservation

Every bottle sold through Midnight Whiskey is sourced as an authentic, sealed product and inspected before it ships. Orders are packed with padded, glass-rated handling and require an adult signature (21+) on delivery; we do not ship to anyone unable to verify legal drinking age. For our full sourcing and handling protocols, see our editorial and authentication standards.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a Pappy Van Winkle rye?

The Van Winkle family’s rye is sold as Van Winkle Family Reserve Rye rather than under the Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve name. A 13-year-old Kentucky straight rye bottled at 95.6 proof, it was released in 2026 alongside the three Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve bourbons.

What proof is Van Winkle Family Reserve Rye 13 Year?

At 95.6 proof (47.8% ABV), Van Winkle Family Reserve Rye 13 Year matches Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve 23 Year for strength in the 2026 collection. It is a Kentucky straight rye, aged thirteen years and crafted at Buffalo Trace Distillery.

What does Van Winkle Family Reserve Rye 13 Year taste like?

In the Van Winkle family’s 2026 note, the Family Reserve Rye opens softly spiced, with chestnut, vanilla and fruit; cocoa, vanilla and white pepper follow on the palate, and a long finish moves through caramel and spice before drying to oak. The whiskey is a 13-year-old Kentucky straight rye at 95.6 proof.

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