Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery Old RipVan Winkle 10 yr. 53.5% ABV Caramel-nut-fudge, peppery spices, bold. Van Winkle “Lot B “ 12yr. 45.2% ABV Toffee, brown spices, almond dryness, lengthy finish. Pappy Van Winkle 15 yr. 53.5% ABV Smooth oak flavors, intense caramel.