Old Rip Van Winkle 4 Year Bourbon 86 Proof 1988

86 proof. 4 years. 1988. Old Rip Van Winkle — a 4-year wheated bourbon from 1988 representing the Van Winkle family's most accessible age statement in their independent bottling era. Now over 35 years from bottling, this is a time capsule of early Van Winkle family production before the Pappy Van Winkle brand achieved its current celebrated status.

The 4-year age statement at 86 proof is the entry-level tier of the Van Winkle family's historical lineup — significantly younger than the 10, 12, and 15-year expressions in the collection, but from the same wheated mash bill and production tradition. Bottled in 1988 before the modern bourbon revival, this bottle documents the Van Winkle program at its most approachable age statement from an era when their older expressions were available without allocation systems.

Specs

• Producer: Old Rip Van Winkle
• Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Wheated
• Age: 4 years
• Proof: 86 (43% ABV)
• Bottled: 1988
• Size: 750ml

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Old Rip Van Winkle 4 Year 1988 still available?

Yes — over 35 years from original bottling.