The Pappy Way

A STORY OF SUMMER FUN Every summer, our family gathers in Michigan to enjoy each other's company in the great outdoors. Lazy afternoons on the boat, playfully competitive games of bocce ball and relaxing afternoons on the porch … regardless of the activity, our cups are ever-present when we’re together.The origin...

OUR FAMILY'S GO-TO COCKTAIL Our dad, Julian Van Winkle, is often asked about the rules of enjoying bourbon, and at the top of his list is this: You will ruin good bourbon by mixing it with ginger ale or cola. He also is often asked for drink recipes, especially for...

KENTUCKY MINT JULEPS & SO MUCH MORE A signature drink surely deserves a signature glass. The mint julep is synonymous with the Derby, just as the julep cup itself is representative of southern tradition. Sadly, a southern tradition that, like a forgotten old porch swing, finds itself becoming rusty. For...

A LITTLE SLICE OF HEAVEN The holiday season is upon us! At Pappy & Company, we’re looking forward to celebrating with our friends and family, especially around the dinner table.Would it be any surprise that our favorite Van Winkle holiday tradition includes bourbon? Although, not in the way you might...

OUR OWN LITTLE BOURBON BLOG Fine bourbon has always been a proud tradition for our family. We don't just make it, we live it. It's about surrounding yourself with family and friends. It's about sharing a conversation, showing your hospitality, celebrating the small things and doing it all with style....