{"product_id":"woodford-reserve-exclusive-selection-kentucky-straight-bourbon-whiskey-45-2-abv-2020-70cl","title":"Woodford Reserve Exclusive Selection Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 45.2% ABV (2020) 70cl","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWoodford Reserve Exclusive Selection Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 45.2% ABV (2020) 70cl\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Distiller's Select is traditionally bottled at 43.2% ABV. The Exclusive Selection is a little stronger at 45.2% ABV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-main__description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWoodford Reserve is a superbly smooth, flavoursome bourbon, rich and full bodied with a sophisticated range of flavours. Excellent as a digestif after a rich meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eWoodford Reserve Distiller’s Select Bourbon consists of a mixture of pot still distillate distilled at the company's Woodford Reserve Distillery in Woodford County, and column still distillate from the Brown-Forman Distillery in Shively, Kentucky. The exact mixture ratio is undisclosed, however considering the distilling capacity at the Woodford Reserve Distillery, it most likely leans to a large volume of barrels from the Brown-Forman Distillery in the mixture.\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cnav class=\"product-navigation\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMashbill\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 72% Corn, 18% Rye, 10% Malted Barley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/nav\u003e\u003cnav class=\"product-navigation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/nav\u003e\u003cnav class=\"product-navigation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/nav\u003e\u003cnav class=\"product-navigation\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/nav\u003e\u003cnav class=\"product-navigation\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section-headers\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"reviewheader\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"reviewheader\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eNOSE: \u003c\/span\u003eAn aroma best described as quintessentially bourbon wafts out of the glass. Scents of vanilla, toasted oak, and caramel are found up front. Behind these are hazelnut, baking chocolate, honey, and orange zest. Overall the scents are straightforward, and while they don’t get delivered with a lot of intensity, they are well defined. It’s a straightforward and easy to enjoy opening.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section-headers\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"reviewheader\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"reviewheader\"\u003ePALATE: The midpoint of the sip kicks off with light muddled oranges, oak, and the introduction of spice thanks to a vein of rye spice. A dab of vanilla can be found with some searching.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"reviewheader\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"reviewheader\"\u003eFINISH: \u003cspan\u003eThe sip ramps back up slightly in the finish, with more classic bourbon notes coming to life. A gentle rye spice leads the charge and is joined by green peppercorn spice, dry oak, leather, and a dab of vanilla bean.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"reviewheader\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"reviewheader\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Woodford Reserve\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWoodford Reserve is situated among beautiful horse farms - in fact, it’s one of the only places in Kentucky where you can see the state’s two most famous products – Bourbon whiskey and thoroughbred horses – maturing side-by-side. The art of making fine bourbon first took place on the site of the Woodford Reserve Distillery, a National Historic Landmark, in 1812. You get that sense of history. The history of bourbon is the history of Kentucky, is the history of the United States.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe believe the World's Finest Bourbon is crafted through a unique blend of time, patience, science, and art. For years, this philosophy has been championed by our Master Distillers, Chris Morris and Elizabeth McCall, who have been instrumental in driving innovation and shaping the very essence of Woodford Reserve.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 2023, Elizabeth McCall stepped into the role of Master Distiller, bringing with her a wealth of knowledge and a fresh perspective. Now, as Master Distiller, she continues to push the boundaries of flavor and craftsmanship.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith this transition, Chris Morris has moved into a revered role as Master Distiller Emeritus, where his invaluable insights will continue to inform and inspire. Together, Chris and Elizabeth ensure every drop of Woodford Reserve is a true spectacle for the senses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElizabeth McCall is the Master Distiller for Woodford Reserve, overseeing quality and innovation and leading special releases, including the Master’s Collection and Distillery Series. She is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertified Specialist of Spirits (CSS).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMcCall has a master’s degree from the University of Louisville and began her career as a member of Brown-Forman’s Research and Department in 2009. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMcCall was a Master Taster and Assistant Master Distiller before being named master distiller in February 2023.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShe interacts one-on-one with consumers through personal barrel selections and education on sensory methodology and works to define the quality sensory standard to which every batch of Woodford Reserve must comply. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElizabeth and her husband, Matt, have one daughter and a dog, Beasley.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/nav\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e45.2% ABV\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e70cl\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Woodford Reserve","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52792543445330,"sku":"WRDSEXCLUSIVE","price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1052\/9737\/9666\/files\/WoodfordReserveExclusiveSelectionKentuckyStraightBourbonWhiskey_2024_70cl.jpg?v=1771973671","url":"https:\/\/whiskysituation.co.uk\/products\/woodford-reserve-exclusive-selection-kentucky-straight-bourbon-whiskey-45-2-abv-2020-70cl","provider":"Whisky Situation","version":"1.0","type":"link"}