← Woodford Reserve
Woodford Reserve Master's Collection Sweet Oak 2025
- Age
- No age statement
- ABV
- 45.2%
- Introduced
- 2025
Tasting
How it drinks
- Sight
- Rich amber with golden highlights; the Chinkapin oak imparts a different hue than standard American white oak
- Nose
- Bold and distinctive from the Chinkapin oak — unique grain structure creates flavor compounds not found in standard bourbon barrels. Enhanced sweetness, vanilla, and distinctive wood character from this rare oak species
- Palate
- Full-bodied with the Chinkapin oak's bold flavor and unique grain structure delivering a distinct profile compared to standard Woodford. The rare barrel type creates flavors not reproducible with standard American oak
- Finish
- Medium-long finish with the Chinkapin oak's distinctive sweetness and grain character lingering. A limited and experimental expression showcasing Woodford's Master Distiller craft
Tasting notes are AI-assisted and still being refined.
Maturation
The wood it came through
- Chinkapin oak barrels — rare oak species with distinct grain structure
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