Woodford Reserve Madeira Cask Finish Series No. 20 Wheat Whiskey is an exceptional limited-edition release, showcasing the unique marriage of wheat whiskey and the influence of Madeira wine casks. Aged to perfection, this whiskey delivers a harmonious balance of richness, sweetness, and complexity, making it a standout in the renowned Woodford Reserve portfolio.

Tasting Notes

• Aroma: The nose is full of inviting sweetness, with honeyed notes, a hint of dried fruits, and the influence of Madeira wine casks coming through with a touch of raisins and toffee. The scent is rich and layered, with a backdrop of oak and a faint note of spice.
• Taste: On the palate, the whiskey opens with a smooth, creamy mouthfeel, highlighting the wheat whiskey's natural sweetness. Flavors of buttered toffee, caramel, and dark chocolate unfold, mingling beautifully with hints of dried apricot, figs, and a subtle note of vanilla from the bourbon cask influence. The Madeira finish brings a delicate fruitiness with raisins and a touch of nutmeg, providing a refined depth.
• Finish: The finish is long and warm, with the wheat whiskey providing a smooth, almost velvety sensation, while the influence of the Madeira cask leaves behind a gentle, lingering note of sweet spice, oak, and dark fruit. The complexity grows as the whiskey lingers on the palate, making for a satisfying conclusion.

Serving Suggestions
This whiskey can be enjoyed neat to savor its full complexity or with a small splash of water to open up its flavors. It also makes an excellent base for high-end whiskey cocktails, such as a Wheat Old Fashioned or a Madeira Whiskey Sour, allowing its sweet and rich character to shine through.

Woodford Reserve Madeira Cask Finish Series No. 20 Wheat Whiskey is a truly special release that highlights the meticulous craftsmanship and unique cask finishing techniques that Woodford Reserve is known for. The marriage of wheat whiskey and Madeira cask aging results in a whiskey that is rich, smooth, and full of nuanced flavors, making it a prized addition to any collection. Whether for a refined sipping experience or an elevated cocktail, this whiskey offers unparalleled depth and sophistication.

This release is part of the Royal Batch collection, reflecting the quality and exclusivity that characterize this prestigious line of premium whiskies.

Woodford Reserve's Double Double Oaked Bourbon is a testament to the distillery's innovative approach to whiskey craftsmanship. Building upon the foundation of their Double Oaked expression, this bourbon undergoes an extended maturation process, resulting in a spirit of unparalleled depth and complexity.

Production Process

The journey of Double Double Oaked begins with fully matured Woodford Reserve Bourbon, which is first aged in a new, charred oak barrel for approximately five to seven years. This bourbon is then transferred to a second, custom-crafted barrel that has been deeply toasted and lightly charred, where it rests for an additional two years. This unique double-barreling technique enhances the bourbon's flavor profile, imparting rich, robust notes that distinguish it from its predecessors.

Tasting Notes

Appearance: Roasted coffee bean hue.

Nose: A robust medley of rich maple syrup, dark butterscotch, brittle caramel, bittersweet chocolate, burnt marshmallow, and sweet hickory smoke notes dominate the nose.

Palate: Rich dried cherry and cranberry fruit swim in a blackberry jam brightened with hints of ripe apple. Chai tea and warming clove notes develop to spice up the palate.

Finish: Warm and drying with a lingering clove character.

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Bottle Size: 750 ml

Woodford Reserve is built around flavor. The bourbon has a rich texture of flavors that create opportunities for cocktail and food pairings. Woodford Reserve is designed with perfectly proportioned flavors of depth and complexity. The smooth, balanced spirit has been celebrated as versatile and approachable, contemporary yet timeless.

Bottle Size: 750ml

The Woodford Reserve Distillery is among Kentucky's oldest and smallest bourbon distilleries. Nestled in the heart of the Commonwealth's thoroughbred country, it's the only place you'll find bourbon and horses maturing side by side. It's also the only spirits company in the world to own its own cooperage and crafts its own barrels The Woodford Reserve Distillery sits on what was once an old Distillery founded by Elijah and his son, Oscar Pepper, in the 1800s. Under the stewardship of Oscar and Master Distiller James Crow, their distillery reformed and modernized the process of producing whiskey in the United States the distillery revolutionized the concepts of sour mash and yeast propagation. Nearly two centuries later, Chris Morris Woodford Reserve's seventh master distiller pays homage to Pepper and Crow with Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Bourbon. Morris, who began working at Woodford Reserve Distillery when he was just 16 years old, is one of the foremost experts in the production and maturation of bourbon and samples up to 180 unique whiskeys each day. It's about pursuing flavor through modernizing old practices, says the 55-year-old master distiller. After Prohibition, the federal government issued the Federal Alcohol Administration Act of 1935, providing guidelines for four distinctive styles of American straight whiskey: bourbon, rye, wheat, and malt. Woodford Reserve now offers all four of these unique expressions in their lineup. Inspired by post-Prohibition American whiskey guidelines this highly anticipated Woodford Reserve Wheat whiskey is influenced by historical recipes. Created by renowned Master Distiller Chris Morris, this special Woodford Reserve is distilled from 52% wheat, 20% malt, 20% corn and 8% rye.

Unlike a typical 100% malt whiskey, Woodford Reserve is a Kentucky Straight Malt Whiskey crafted from 51% malt and aged in new charred oak barrels, making it the malt whiskey for bourbon drinkers.

The base of 51 % malt results in a whiskey that is richly flavorful and complex and amplifies the nutty characteristics found in the original Woodford Reserve.

TASTING NOTES

APPEARANCE: Warm Umber.

NOSE: Soft nutty notes drizzled with light caramel and milk chocolate coat a layer of fruit character (apple, dried fruit, tropical fruit). Hints of brown spice, savory mint and brown sugar mingle with a rich note of freshly milled toasted oak.

TASTE: Dark chocolate and caramel coated nuts are dried out with a dusting of cocoa powder and brown spice. A fruit medley brightens a trace of toasted coconut and rich, bright oak character.

FINISH: Nutty and subtly sweet chocolate malt notes.

The art of making fine bourbon first took place on the site of the Woodford Reserve Distillery, a National Historic Landmark, in 1812. The perfectly balanced taste of our Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is comprised of more than 200 detectable flavor notes, from bold grain and wood, to sweet aromatics, spice, and fruit & floral notes.

Batch Proof is a celebration of Woodford Reserve’s proprietary process – blending barrels into a batch and then bottling the whiskey at its actual proof, straight from the barrel. Batch Proof is crafted using the same grain bill and process as Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon. The 2023 edition is 124.7 Proof.

Batch Proof, however, takes Woodford Reserve’s trademark flavor range of sweet vanilla and toasted oak to a whole new level offering consumers the privilege of tasting Woodford Reserve in its purest form (and not the standard 90.4 for which Woodford is known).

TASTING NOTES

Appearance: The color is reminiscent of burnt orange.

Aroma: Upon nosing, delightful scents of nutty toasted almond, cherry, and overripe banana are accompanied by subtle oak notes complemented by a sprinkle of citrus zest, which gradually transforms into a lively pepper aroma.

Taste: The palate reveals a rich tapestry of flavors, including peppery baking spice, cardamom, and pine.

Finish: The experience concludes with a concise and satisfying finish, characterized by notes of leather, cedar, and dry vanilla.

Woodford Reserve Distiller's Select Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is a hallmark of craftsmanship and precision in the world of bourbon. Renowned for its balanced flavor profile, this whiskey offers a rich and complex experience with notes of dried fruit, vanilla, and toasted oak. Meticulously crafted in small batches, it undergoes a meticulous aging process that imparts a smoothness and depth appreciated by enthusiasts. With its amber hue and lingering finish, Woodford Reserve embodies the essence of Kentucky bourbon tradition, making it a beloved choice for both connoisseurs and newcomers to the world of fine whiskey.

Batch Proof is a celebration of Woodford Reserve’s proprietary process – blending barrels into a batch and then bottling the whiskey at its actual proof, straight from the barrel. Batch Proof is crafted using the same grain bill and process as Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon. The 2024 edition is 121.2 Proof.

Batch Proof, however, takes Woodford Reserve’s trademark flavor range of sweet vanilla and toasted oak to a whole new level offering consumers the privilege of tasting Woodford Reserve in its purest form (and not the standard 90.4 for which Woodford is known).

The Woodford Reserve Bourbon Whiskey 2024 Holiday Edition is a special release that captures the essence of the season. This limited edition bourbon showcases rich flavors of dried fruit, vanilla, and spice, with a smooth finish that warms the palate. Housed in a beautifully designed bottle, it makes an ideal gift or festive addition to any holiday celebration. Perfect for sipping neat or in seasonal cocktails, this edition embodies the craftsmanship and tradition of Woodford Reserve, making it a must-have for bourbon enthusiasts.

The Woodford Reserve Bourbon Whiskey 2024 Holiday Edition is a special release that captures the essence of the season. This limited edition bourbon showcases rich flavors of dried fruit, vanilla, and spice, with a smooth finish that warms the palate. Housed in a beautifully designed bottle, it makes an ideal gift or festive addition to any holiday celebration. Perfect for sipping neat or in seasonal cocktails, this edition embodies the craftsmanship and tradition of Woodford Reserve, making it a must-have for bourbon enthusiasts.

Packing: 3 bottles of Woodford Reserve Bourbon Whiskey 2024 Holiday Edition 1L

The Woodford Reserve Bourbon Whiskey 2024 Holiday Edition is a special release that captures the essence of the season. This limited edition bourbon showcases rich flavors of dried fruit, vanilla, and spice, with a smooth finish that warms the palate. Housed in a beautifully designed bottle, it makes an ideal gift or festive addition to any holiday celebration. Perfect for sipping neat or in seasonal cocktails, this edition embodies the craftsmanship and tradition of Woodford Reserve, making it a must-have for bourbon enthusiasts.

Packing: 6 bottles of Woodford Reserve Bourbon Whiskey 2024 Holiday Edition 1L

Woodford Reserve, the Presenting Sponsor of the Kentucky Derby honors “The Greatest Two Minutes in Sports” with the release of the 2024 commemorative Derby bottle.

This year’s special release features the artwork of Kentucky native Wylie Caudill, known for his bold, repetitive patterns, and his signature roses. His painting, “Adorned in Roses,” depicts a racing thoroughbred covered with red roses, with a background of multi-colored roses.

The Woodford Reserve Distillery has been distilling on the same site for more than 235 years, making it the oldest Bourbon distillery in Kentucky. Now owned by Brown-Formanone of America's largest wine and spirits companies it has been refitted and set to expand.

History and heritage meet innovation and sophistication. Woodford Reserve is known for being full of flavors from our masterful combination of wood, water, grain, and time. For centuries Baccarat's award-winning artisans have forged crystal objects of timeless elegance from a combination of matter and fire, expertise and inspiration. Now these two icons of craftsmanship have come together to create Woodford Reserve Baccarat Edition.

Woodford Reserve Baccarat Edition is crafted by uniquely finishing the most flavorful and balanced Kentucky Bourbon in select XO Cognac casks for 3 years.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Oaky aroma.

Palate: A balance of crisp American and French oak notes, complex fruit character, subtle spiciness.

Finish: A creamy confectionary finish.

Woodford Reserve Rye uses a pre-prohibition style ratio of 53% rye in its mash bill to pay homage to history’s original rye whiskeys, making spice and tobacco the dominant note among a sea of fruit, floral, and sweet aromatics, which yields a nice sweetness and overall balance. Our rye whiskey can deliver complex flavors – neat, on ice, or in a cocktail. A balanced rye makes a more balanced cocktail.

About the Brand

INSPIRED BY BOURBON'S HISTORY
The art of making fine bourbon first took place on the site of the Woodford Reserve Distillery, a National Historic Landmark, in 1812. You get that sense of history. The history of bourbon is the history of Kentucky, is the history of the United States.

GRAIN RECIPE
Woodford Reserve is crafted from a grain recipe of 72% corn, 18% Rye, and 10% malted barley. This recipe balances the sweetness of corn with the spice of rye, and the nuttiness of malt to build the base for the world’s most flavorful bourbon.
WATER SOURCE
The water we use to craft Woodford Reserve comes directly from the distillery. It is naturally filtered by the limestone deposits under our property. Iron-free and mineral rich, it is a crucial ingredient in process.
FERMENTATION
Our fermentation process is among the longest in the industry. This extra time, paired with our unique yeast strain, creates a great depth of character and a complex range of flavors.
DISTILLATION
The perfectly balanced flavor of Woodford Reserve comes from a careful batching process of whiskey distilled in pot stills and whiskey distilled in column stills. No other whiskey can boast such a flavor combination.

Woodford Reserve Derby

Woodford Reserve, the Presenting Sponsor of the Kentucky Derby, is honoring “The Greatest Two Minutes in Sports” with the release of its 2022 commemorative Derby bottle.

This year’s bottle features the artwork of Kentucky native Jaime Corum, an equine artist known for her stunning horse portraits. Corum’s painting, titled “Dreams in Bloom,” features three thoroughbreds racing neck-and-neck, surrounded by a spray of vivid spring flowers, including the iconic red roses of Derby.