Buffalo House Liquor & Wines is one of the few stores in the Buffalo, NY area with an active Pappy Van Winkle allocation. Pappy Van Winkle is a wheated bourbon from Buffalo Trace Distillery, 10–23 years old, with caramel, leather, oak, and dried cherry — the unicorn of American whiskey.
Bottles are released on a waitlist basis. Join the Pappy Van Winkle waitlist →
About Pappy Van Winkle
Pappy Van Winkle is one of the most allocated bourbons in America. Production is limited, demand is national, and most Buffalo, NY retailers receive only a handful of bottles per release. Our allocation comes directly from our distributor relationship with Buffalo Trace Distillery, and we distribute to waitlist members in the order they joined.
Pappy Van Winkle Expressions We Carry
Pappy Van Winkle 12 (Lot B), 15, 20, 23, and Old Rip Van Winkle 10.
How the Waitlist Works
- Join the waitlist with your name, phone, and the expression you want.
- When a release lands, we work down the list in order.
- You'll get a text when your bottle is reserved — pick up in-store or schedule delivery.
- One bottle per release per customer. No exceptions.
Pricing & Availability
We sell Pappy Van Winkle at MSRP. We do not flip allocated bottles, mark up scarcity, or trade. If a store is asking 5x sticker, that's not us.
Other Allocated Bourbons in Stock
Browse the rest of our bourbon selection — we stock allocated and small-batch releases from Heaven Hill, Four Roses, Wild Turkey, Old Forester, Michter's, and more.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you sell Pappy Van Winkle at MSRP?
Yes. We sell all allocated bourbon at suggested retail price. We do not engage in secondary-market pricing.
How do I get on the Pappy Van Winkle waitlist?
Visit our waitlist page and submit your name, phone, and the expression you want. You'll move up as we receive allocations.
When is the next Pappy Van Winkle release?
Allocations land throughout the year — we text the waitlist when bottles arrive.
Can I buy more than one bottle?
One bottle per release per customer. This keeps the waitlist fair.
Do you deliver allocated bourbon?
Yes — once your waitlist bottle is reserved, you can pick up in-store or schedule local delivery to Buffalo, Amherst, Tonawanda, Williamsville, Kenmore, and surrounding areas.
