Woodford Reserve Triple Pot Still Bottled In Bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Woodford Reserve Triple Pot Still Bottled In Bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 50%-ABV, 375ml bottles.

About Woodford Reserve:

Woodford Reserve is a premium small-batch Kentucky straight bourbon produced at the Woodford Reserve Distillery in Versailles, Kentucky. Introduced in 1996 by the Brown-Forman Corporation, it is crafted at one of the oldest distilling sites in the U.S., dating back to 1812.

 

Production & Flavor Philosophy

The brand focuses on "Five Sources of Flavor": water, grain, fermentation, distillation, and maturation.

 

• Triple Distillation: Unlike most bourbons, it is triple-distilled in Scottish copper pot stills, creating a smoother, more refined spirit.
• Unique Mash Bill: The flagship bourbon uses 72% corn, 18% rye, and 10% malted barley, balancing sweetness with a spicy finish.
• Heat-Cycled Aging: Barrels are matured in stone warehouses that are heated and cooled to control the whiskey's interaction with the wood, accelerating flavor development.
• Limestone Water: The distillery uses iron-free, mineral-rich water from Glenn’s Creek, which flows directly under the property.

   

Core Product Range

Woodford Reserve offers five permanent "Core Range" expressions:

 

• Kentucky Straight Bourbon: The flagship with notes of dried fruit, vanilla, and caramel; bottled at 90.4 proof.
• Double Oaked: Matured in two separate charred oak barrels for extra richness and sweetness, often described as having a dessert-like profile.
• Straight Rye Whiskey: Uses a pre-Prohibition style 53% rye mash bill to emphasize spicy and tobacco notes.
• Straight Malt Whiskey: Made from 51% malted barley, offering a nutty and chocolatey profile for bourbon drinkers.
• Straight Wheat Whiskey: A soft, fruit-forward whiskey with 52% wheat, featuring notes of honey and apple.

   

Heritage & Culture

• National Historic Landmark: The distillery site was designated as a National Historic Landmark in 2000.
• Kentucky Derby Sponsorship: Woodford Reserve is the "Official Bourbon" of the Kentucky Derby and releases a limited-edition commemorative bottle annually for the event.
• Master Distiller: The current Master Distiller is Elizabeth McCall, who took the role in 2023 from longtime distiller Chris Morris.