Woodford Reserve Master's Collection Batch Proof
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Overview
Woodford Reserve Master's Collection Batch Proof is a barrel-strength expression from the distillery's Master's Collection series, designed to highlight the intensified flavors of its signature bourbon profile without dilution. Released in 2018, it celebrates the nuances of barrel entry proof while honoring the distillery's historic founders.
Specs at a glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Style | Kentucky Straight Bourbon |
| ABV | 62.9% |
| Mashbill | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Release Info | Master's Collection release, April 2018; same grain bill as standard Woodford Reserve |
| Age | No age statement (assumed over 7 years) |
Good to know
The Master's Collection, launched in 2006, pays tribute to pioneers Oscar Pepper and James Crow by exploring innovative finishing and proof variations. This batch proof edition maintains the core Woodford Reserve process but delivers undiluted intensity from the barrel.
Tasting notes
- Nose: Sweet vanilla and toasted oak lead, joined by dark cherry, roasted pecans, baking spices, and hints of light coconut.
- Palate: Dry astringent vanilla and heavy oak dominate, with rich cherry cola, baking spices, rye spice, and a mild burn providing layered complexity.
- Finish: Long and warm with alcohol burn, rye spice, soft smokiness, toasted oak, brown sugar, cinnamon-nutmeg baking spices, vanilla bean, and leather; notably dry overall.
Notable details
- Production: Barrel proof at 125.8, utilizing the standard Woodford Reserve mashbill and distillation process.
- Lineage: Part of the Master's Collection, which experiments with proof and finishing to showcase flavor evolution.
- Availability: Limited release with MSRP around $130; prices have risen in secondary markets.
"Complex layers of flavor make it enjoyable at 125 proof... Worth trying if available." – Capital City Bourbon
Closing
A bold, patient sipper for those who appreciate Woodford Reserve's rye-driven spice amplified to full barrel strength.
Sources
[1] Capitalcitybourbon – "Tasting Notes: Woodford Reserve Master's Collection - Batch Proof"