Woodford Reserve 2022 ‘Master’s Collection’ Series No.18 Historic Barrel Entry 700ml 45.2%

The 18th release from Woodford’s Master’s Collection Series.

Details
700ml: 45.2%alc – 90.4 proof
Age: Approx. 4-years-old
Region: Kentucky, USA
Cask: American Oak
Series No: 18
Bottler: Woodford Reserve
Release Date: August 2023

Description
For this 2022 Master’s Collection release Master Distiller Chris Morris and Assistant Master Distiller, Elizabeth McCall have drawn upon Woodford’s rich history dating back to the 1830’s and their own interests for inspiration. With a purported Mashbill of 72% Corn, 18% Rye, 10% Malted Barley, this is one big bourbon whiskey that will not disappoint.

The Distillery comments;
“This 2022 Master’s Collection was made with newly-distilled whiskey that went into the barrel at 100 proof. The barrel entry proof of “new make” plays an important role in the maturation process, and the standard for barrel entry proof has changed over the past two centuries. The result is this Historic Barrel Entry, a rich and darkly robust expression of Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey”.

Interesting Fact
Woodford Reserve Distillery introduced the Master’s Collection, a new era of innovation to the historic Kentucky bourbon industry, in 2004 with the first release of its Master’s Collection, “Four Grain”.