Woodford Reserve Bourbon

Category:
 
Spirits
Sub-Category:  
 
Whisky
Producer:
 
Woodford
Label Name:
 
Reserve Bourbon
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Kentucky (Woodford County / Versailles)
Volume:
 
1000ml
ABV:
 
45.2%
Acidity:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
2
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
18-20°C

Awards/Ratings
Multiple industry honors including Double Gold medals at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition (notably 2013, 2014 and 2023) and frequent 90+ scores from major critics/competitions

Tasting Note
Rich caramel and vanilla with toasted oak, dark chocolate, dried fruit, orange zest and baking spices; rye-driven peppery warmth, smooth velvety mouthfeel and a long, warming finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, smoked brisket, roasted pork, pecan pie, dark chocolate desserts, blue cheese. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu, spicy Sichuan dishes, yakitori, ramen with pork broth.

Production Method
Small-batch bourbon triple-distilled (combination of copper pot and column stills), fermented with proprietary yeast, entered at low barrel proof and aged in new charred American oak warehouses (heat-cycled) ~6–7 years.

Vineyard Info
Produced at the historic Labrot & Graham (Woodford Reserve) Distillery in Versailles, KY; brand relaunched by Brown‑Forman in 1996 on a site with distilling history dating to 1812.