Who is Pappy Van Winkle?

The Man Behind the Bourbon

While you may have seen the iconic photo of Pappy smoking a cigar on the label of a bottle of Pappy Van Winkle’s, do you really know the man behind the world’s most famous bourbon? If not, here’s a quick look at who Pappy was and how Pappy Van Winkle’s Bourbon serendipitously earned its reputation as the world’s most sought-after bourbon. Enjoy!