Woodford Reserve (Versailles, KY) just announced its 2024 Master’s Collection: Batch Proof. Per the brand, this 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 vs the standard Woodford Reserve flagship 90.4 proof. Per the brand, it was batched from 100+ barrels in various warehouse locations and various floors within those warehouses.

“Barrels drawn from the upper floors of our heat cycled warehouses routinely possess higher proof presentations due to the more aggressive angel share process found there. This batch had more of these barrels in its composition, and therefore a higher batch proof presentation.”
— Elizabeth McCall, Master Distiller

PRICING & AVAILABILITY: This release is available in limited quantities at the WR DISTILLERY (9am ET Feb 7th) and at select retailers nationally and globally. SPR is $149.99.

TASTING NOTES (Brand Provided)

Aroma : vanilla bean, brown sugar pecans, tropical citrus fruits with a dusting of cinnamon, nutmeg and clove

Taste : sweet toasted oak, cocoa, juicy pineapple, dried strawberry, and spiced berries

Finish : dried strawberry, toasted oak, and raw honey 

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