Iron Gate Auctions
Timed Auction

Iron Gate Fine Spirits Auction

Mon, Mar 23, 2026 10:00AM EDT - Mon, Mar 30, 2026 08:00PM EDT
  • 45.20%
  • Kentucky
  • USA
  • 750ml
  • Bourbon
Lot 43

Old Rip Van Winkle Van Winkle Special Reserve Lot B Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 12 Year Old - 1 bottle(s)-750ml

Estimate: CAD$800 - CAD$1,200

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
CAD$0 CAD$20
CAD$500 CAD$50
CAD$1,000 CAD$100
CAD$2,000 CAD$200
CAD$3,000 CAD$250
CAD$5,000 CAD$500
CAD$10,000 CAD$1,000
CAD$20,000 CAD$2,000
CAD$50,000 CAD$5,000
CAD$100,000 CAD$10,000
This lot is comprised of 1 bottle(s) of Old Rip Van Winkle Van Winkle Special Reserve Lot B Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 12 Year Old - 750ml. Estimate for this lot is between $800 - $1200 with a reserve of $650. This lot belongs to collection 11602.

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This consignor became interested in spirits through a friend who was into rum, and that sparked his initial curiosity. His tastes changed and he shifted from rum to bourbon, and eventually to mezcal and scotch. He began collecting began in 2017, sourcing bottles through friends and connections at liquor stores in British Columbia and Alberta, as well as during occasional trips to the United States. Bottles were stored, upright, in a cool and dark room in his home.
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