Woodford Reserve Master's Collection Batch 118.4 Proof

$279.00
Overview
Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Batch Proof | Woodford Reserve Distillery, Kentucky, 2022 Release, 59.2% ABV

Woodford Reserve Masters Collection Batch Proof is bottled at whatever strength it comes out of the barrel, no cutting down to a set number. The 2022 release lands at 118.4 proof, drawing more heavily on barrels from the lower floors of Woodford's heat cycled warehouses, which see a gentler angel's share and a lower proof than some past releases. Built on the same mash bill as the core range, just with nothing held back.

Product Details
Attribute Detail
Brand Woodford Reserve
Producer Woodford Reserve Distillery (Brown-Forman)
Country / Region USA, Kentucky (Woodford County)
Style Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Batch Proof
Mash Bill 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley
Age Statement NAS
ABV 59.2% (118.4 proof)
Cask Type New charred American oak, largely drawn from lower floors of heat cycled warehouses
Bottle Size 750ml
Release Type Annual limited release, Masters Collection, 2022 Batch Proof edition
Tasting Notes
  • Nose: Sweet vanilla and toasted oak, with coffee, hazelnut and a bit of dried fruit.
  • Palate: Corn sweetness balanced by rye spice and malt nuttiness, with stewed fruit, chocolate and baking spice.
  • Finish: Long and spicy, with black pepper, dark chocolate and toasty oak.
What sets this bottle apart
  • Bottled at its actual batch proof rather than diluted down, for a bigger, bolder pour
  • Part of Woodford Reserve's annual Master's Collection, honouring Master Distiller Chris Morris and Assistant Master Distiller Elizabeth McCall
  • Drawn largely from barrels on the lower floors of Woodford's heat cycled warehouses
  • Built on the same 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley mash bill as the core range
  • A limited release that changes character and proof year to year
Distillery Information

Woodford Reserve's Master's Collection is the distillery's annual chance to experiment, and the Batch Proof series bottles the whiskey at whatever strength it comes out of the barrel rather than cutting it down to a set number. The 2022 release, at 118.4 proof, drew more heavily on barrels from the lower floors of Woodford's heat cycled warehouses, which see a gentler angel's share and land at a lower proof than some past releases. It's built on the same 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley mash bill used across the Woodford Reserve range, distilled in copper pot stills at the Woodford County distillery.

Who this bottle is for
  • Bourbon drinkers after a bigger, bolder cask strength pour
  • Fans of Woodford Reserve wanting to see the mash bill at full proof
  • Collectors chasing Master's Collection releases
  • Anyone building out a proper bourbon shelf with something a bit rarer
How to enjoy

  • Best enjoyed neat in a proper glass
  • Add water gradually to open it up without losing the character
  • Let it sit for a few minutes before tasting
  • A slow sipper, not one to rush

Why we curate it

Master's Collection Batch Proof is Woodford Reserve stripped of the usual guardrails, bottled exactly as it comes out of the barrel. Same mash bill you already know, just bigger and bolder. A proper step up bottle for anyone who already knows their way around a bourbon shelf and wants to see what Woodford can really do.