Named for Julian “Pappy” Van Winkle Sr., founder and long-time president of Stitzel-Weller Distillery, Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve was added to the Old Rip Van Winkle brand by his grandson Julian Van Winkle III. When we talk about Pappy Van Winkle, we’re talking about three products: Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve bourbons aged 15, 20, and 23 years.