Woodford Distiller's Select Batch 25 With Novelty Stopper

$159.00
Overview

Woodford Reserve Distiller's Select is triple distilled in copper pot stills at one of Kentucky's oldest and smallest working distilleries, made from a mash bill of 72% corn, 18% rye, and 10% malted barley. This particular bottle is marked Batch #25, one of the earlier runs of what has become the standard-bearer for the brand.

Product Details
Attribute Detail
Brand Woodford Reserve
Producer Woodford Reserve Distillery (Brown-Forman)
Country / Region USA, Kentucky (Woodford County)
Style Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Mash Bill 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley
Age Statement NAS, aged at least 4 years
ABV 45.2% (90.4 proof)
Cask Type New charred American oak barrels
Bottle Size 750ml
Release Type Standard release, this bottle carrying Batch #25
Tasting Notes
  • Nose: Vanilla, toasted oak and caramel, with hazelnut, chocolate, honey and orange zest
  • Palate: Silky, with toasted grain and oak, vanilla and caramel sweetness, a bit of rye spice and dried fruit
  • Finish: Long and warm, oak and vanilla with rye spice and lingering caramel
What sets this bottle apart
  • Distilled using Woodford Reserve's signature triple distillation in copper pot stills
  • Built on a mash bill of 72% corn, 18% rye and 10% malted barley
  • This bottle carries Batch #25, one of the earlier batches of the now iconic Distiller's Select line
  • Comes from one of the oldest and smallest working distilleries in Kentucky
Distillery Information

Woodford Reserve Distillery sits in Woodford County, Kentucky, and is one of the oldest and smallest working distilleries in the state, still distilling in traditional copper pot stills through triple distillation. Distiller's Select is the core release, finished and bottled at the Brown-Forman distillery in Shively. Each bottle carries a batch number on the label, and this one is marked Batch #25, one of the earlier runs of what has become the standard-bearer for the brand.

Who this bottle is for
  • Drinkers after a classic, reliable Kentucky bourbon
  • Newcomers looking for a well known name to start with
  • Anyone building a home bar who wants a solid everyday pour
  • Fans of Woodford Reserve keen to try an earlier batch
How to enjoy

  • Great neat or over ice
  • Works well in a classic Old Fashioned or Manhattan
  • A splash of water opens up the vanilla and spice
  • An easy everyday pour, not just for special occasions

Why we curate it

Woodford Reserve Distiller's Select is the one you can always fall back on. Triple distilled, built on a proper mash bill, and consistent batch after batch. Good neat, good in a cocktail, and an easy recommendation whether you are just starting out or already know what you like.