Pappy Van Winkle Bottle

Finding Your Pappy Van Winkle Bottle on eBay: A Guide

Pappy Van Winkle is among the highest-regarded bourbons in the world. And while you may not want to spring for a full bottle, low-cost empty bottles can be found at very reasonable prices on eBay. Here's how to find your new accent piece.

The available empty Pappy Van Winkle bottle ages

When purchasing good bourbon, a bottle that has been aged longer tends to sell for more. The same is true of buying a used Pappy Van Winkle empty bottle. Here are some of the commonly available ages:

• 10 year
• 12 year
• 15 year
• 20 year
• 23 year

Do you want a bottle that comes with accessories?

Depending on how you want to display your Pappy Van Winkle eBay find, you may want to only purchase an empty bottle. However, if you want extra features, some bottles come with them:

• Velvet bags: When sold new, each Pappy Van Winkle bottle comes with a velvet embroidered bag. These often come in red or black.
• Boxes: While lesser-aged bottles may come with less expensive boxes, those that have been aged longer come with quality wooden boxes. You can use these to store the bottle itself or repurpose them for something else.
• Paperwork: This isn't often included, but the paperwork for a sale of Pappy Van Winkle may come with some bottle sales.
• Signed bottles: For the true Van Winkle fan, these bottles may be an attractive option. Most are signed by Van Winkle family members.

Looking closely at condition

If you have found new or used Pappy Van Winkle bourbon eBay listings you're considering, it's important to consider the condition of each bottle. While these bottles aren't generally exposed to harsh conditions, there are a few things you can look for in listing photos:

• Label coloring: Be careful to check for excessive yellowing.
• Label condition: When purchasing a quality bourbon bottle, make sure you aren't purchasing one with label tears or wrinkling.
• Glass condition: Zoom in on the photos to check for cracks or imperfections.

Additional purchase options: lots versus individual bottles

Before you buy that empty bottle of Pappy Van Winkle 23 for sale, there is one other thing to consider: purchasing a lot. This may be a wise decision if you intend to purchase a variety of bottles. Many lots are mixed and contain bottles from different Pappy Van Winkle products.

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