Pappy Van Winkle has been referred to as "Bourbon Royalty" due to it's cherished and rare nature. Having received many awards both domestically and internationally, it is one of the rarest, most sought after bourbons in the world. All Van Winkle Bourbons are crafted using Pappy's original wheated recipes. Distilling with corn barley and wheat allows the whiskey to age more gracefully giving it a better smoother taste.