To craft this new expression, Master Distiller Elizabeth McCall used 100% malted barley, triple pot distilled, and aged for 12 years in used whiskey barrels. “I’m excited to release this 12-year-old American Single Malt, a whiskey that proves just how essential long aging in used barrels is for unlocking its full flavor potential. Its lighter color and nuanced flavor profile demonstrate the importance of time. I believe it’s one of the most authentic American Single Malts ever released — the first of its kind,” said McCall.

The 12-Year-Old American Single Malt is 90.4 proof and is part of Woodford Reserve’s Distillery Series, which was created to push the distillery’s creative boundaries and introduce new expressions to the market.

Woodford Reserve Distillery Series 12-Year-Old American Single Malt Whiskey  is available in limited quantities at select Kentucky retailers and at the Woodford Reserve Distillery for $99.99.

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Its Master Distiller Elizabeth McCall combined a rye and bourbon blend with bourbon finished in Tawny Port barrels.

“This expression highlights our ability to artfully blend rye and bourbon whiskey, as well our approach to barrel experimentation,” said Woodford Reserve Master Distiller Elizabeth McCall. “The Tawny Port barrels impart delicate notes of wood and concentrated fruit, which combined with the charred oak barrels, allow us to create a rich, layered whiskey.”

Tawny Port Finish is 90.4 proof and is part of Woodford Reserve’s Distillery Series, which was created to push the distillery’s creative boundaries and introduce new expressions to the market.

Woodford Reserve’s Distillery Series – Tawny Port Finish is available now in limited quantities at select Kentucky retailers and at Woodford Reserve Distillery for $64.99.

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This new expression combines two different malt whiskeys from the distillery – one was 100 percent malt aged in used barrels then finished in a Ruby Port Barrel and the other was a blend of five different styles of malt grains aged in new oak barrels.

“This showcases our ability to take complex barrels of whiskies, blend them together and create a new flavorful product,” said Woodford Reserve Master Distiller Elizabeth McCall.

Blended Malt is 90.4 proof and is part of Woodford Reserve’s Distillery Series, which was created to push the distillery’s creative boundaries and introduce new expressions to the market.

Woodford Reserve’s Distillery Series: Blended Malt is available in limited quantities at select Kentucky retailers and at Woodford Reserve Distillery for $64.99.

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This new product is the distillery’s wheat whiskey selected from one distilling season and then aged in a bonded warehouse and bottled at 100 proof.

“One of the best parts of my job is being able to work with Chris Morris to experiment with new ways of making Woodford Reserve,” said Woodford Reserve Master Distiller Elizabeth McCall. “Bottled in Bond whiskey has a long history in Kentucky and it has been exciting for Woodford Reserve to create this wheat whiskey within the Bottled in Bond requirements.”

A line of one-of-a-kind expressions, Woodford Reserve’s Distillery Series pushes the creative boundaries of whiskeys to the extreme. Each selection is masterminded by McCall and Master Distiller Emeritus Chris Morris, there are three annual releases of the Distillery Series.

Additionally, Woodford Reserve has released its annual limited-edition high-proof expression — Woodford Reserve Batch Proof.

At 124.7 proof, this expression – part of the Master’s Collection series – celebrates the craftsmanship of McCall and Morris. Batch Proof showcases the flavor nuances created from the mingling different barrels into one batch and presenting that bourbon at the exact proof from the barrels.

“The trademark flavors of Woodford Reserve are even more pronounced – and more bold – in this celebrated annual release,” McCall said. “It’s a high-proof bourbon with complex flavors.”

Woodford Reserve’s Wheat Whiskey Bottled in Bond is available in limited quantities with a purchase limit of two bottles per person at the distillery and limited Kentucky retailers for $59.99. Woodford Reserve Batch Proof is also available in limited quantities at the distillery and limited Kentucky retailers for $129.99.

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Woodford Reserve’s Toasted Oak Oat Grain is made of fully-matured oat grain bourbon, which is then finished in a second barrel that has been heavily toasted. The result is a beautifully colored liquid that features spice notes including clove, cinnamon, and nutmeg that blend with citrus and a dark chocolate character.

“Experimenting with new ways of making Woodford Reserve is one of my favorite parts of my job,” said Master Distiller Chris Morris. “It allows us to explore new flavors with our bourbon.”

Toasted Oak Oat Grain is part of Woodford Reserve’s Distillery Series, which Morris created to push Woodford Reserve’s creative boundaries. Each selection is masterminded by Morris and Assistant Master Distiller Elizabeth McCall and is available for purchase at the Woodford Reserve Distillery and limited Kentucky retailers. There are three annual releases of the Distillery Series.

Wood Reserve’s Distillery Series – Toasted Oat Oak Grain is available at 90.4 Proof for $59.99 at the Woodford Reserve Distillery’s gift shop and at select Kentucky retailers.

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Chocolate Malt Whisper is a Kentucky Straight Bourbon that was produced immediately after the production of the spirit that was later released as the 2019 Master’s Collection edition, Chocolate Malted Rye. Some of the flavor notes from that Malted Rye carried over in the distillate of the next batch of bourbon. It influenced the flavor profile, resulting in a bourbon with roasted chocolate notes.

“Sometimes unforeseen developments occur in the distillery that result in great flavors,” said Master Distiller Chris Morris. “This is one of those cases.”

Chocolate Malt Whisper is part of the annual Distillery Series, which Morris created to push Woodford Reserve’s creative boundaries of whiskeys. Each selection is masterminded by Morris & Assistant Master Distiller Elizabeth McCall and is available for purchase at the Woodford Reserve Distillery and limited Kentucky retailers. There are three annual releases of the distillery series.

Woodford Reserve’s Chocolate Malt Whisper Bourbon (90.4 Proof) is available in for $49.99.

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