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Woodford Reserve - Bourbon Kentucky
$45.99
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Alcohol ABV
45.20%
Region
United States
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Woodford Reserve - Bourbon Kentucky is produced in the United States using a mash bill built around grains such as corn, rye, and malted barley. The mash is cooked and fermented before being distilled, often in copper column or pot stills.

Maturation takes place in new, charred American oak barrels, where seasonal temperature swings drive spirit deep into the wood, extracting color and complexity. Warehouse management and barrel selection are critical, with blenders assembling lots that best represent balance and structure.

The result is a whiskey shaped by grain, oak, and time, reflecting both traditional craft and rigorous quality control.

Woodford Reserve - Kentucky Straight Bourbon is a highly acclaimed and distinctive bourbon, celebrated for its balanced complexity, artisanal craftsmanship, and rich flavor profile. On the nose, it presents a rich and inviting bouquet of heavy cream, rich dried fruit (especially apricot and fig), sweet vanilla bean, and toasted oak. Further exploration reveals notes of cocoa, saddle leather, baking spices like cinnamon and clove, a hint of orange zest, and a subtle nutty character. The palate is exceptionally smooth and full-bodied, delivering a concentrated symphony of sweet caramel, dark honey, and crème brûlée. These rich flavors are beautifully balanced by notes of dried fruit, a vibrant rye spice, dark chocolate, and a prominent yet well-integrated oak presence. The texture is velvety and luxurious, leading to a long, warm, and satisfying finish that lingers with sweet spice, vanilla, and a sophisticated oak complexity.
This premium sipping bourbon is best enjoyed neat, with a few drops of water to open up its nuances, or over a single large ice cube. It also serves as an excellent base for a wide array of classic and contemporary bourbon cocktails. For food pairings, its complex, sweet, and spicy profile makes it a superb companion for a variety of rich and sophisticated dishes. It pairs exceptionally well with grilled or roasted red meats such as a prime ribeye steak, lamb chops, or slow-braised short ribs. Its sweetness also makes it a fantastic partner for rich barbecue dishes with smoky and sweet glazes. For dessert, consider pairing it with dark chocolate lava cake, pecan pie, crème brûlée, or an apple tarte tatin, where its caramel, vanilla, and oak notes can harmonize. It is also the traditional base for an exceptional Mint Julep and excels in a classic Old Fashioned or Manhattan.

Woodford Reserve

Woodford Reserve is one of Kentucky’s most distinguished bourbon brands, produced at the historic Woodford Reserve Distillery in Versailles, Kentucky. The distillery’s roots trace back to 1812, making it one of the oldest working distilleries in the United States and a designated National Historic Landmark. Though ownership has changed over time, today it operates under Brown-Forman, one of the most respected names in American spirits.

The brand has built its reputation on craftsmanship, tradition, and innovation. Unlike many distilleries that rely solely on column stills, Woodford Reserve uses a combination of copper pot stills and column stills, giving its bourbon a layered complexity. The whiskey is aged in new charred American oak barrels and matured in unique limestone warehouses where Kentucky’s climate—with hot summers and cold winters—shapes the whiskey’s deep flavor profile.

Woodford Reserve is known for its focus on balance and complexity. The distillery highlights more than 200 detectable flavor notes in its bourbon, ranging from rich dried fruit and vanilla to spice, cocoa, and nutty undertones. Beyond its flagship Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Woodford has expanded into a family of expressions, including Double Oaked, Rye, Malt, and Master’s Collection limited editions, each showcasing a different aspect of whiskey-making artistry.

As the official bourbon of the Kentucky Derby, Woodford Reserve has become synonymous with tradition, elegance, and American heritage. Every bottle reflects the distillery’s commitment to quality and its place at the heart of Kentucky bourbon culture.

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