The 2025 release is Woodford Reserve's first barrel-strength expression of its pre-Prohibition-style rye whiskey. It is bottled at 62.55% volume, equivalent to 125.1 US proof. BOTTLING: The producer selected an exquisite batch of rye barrels for this higher-strength bottling rather than reducing it to the regular release's 90.4 proof. SUGGESTIONS: Serve neat with water alongside, or pour over one large ice cube. Add water gradually to adjust the strength.
Tasting notes
Orange marmalade.
Pepper, clove, nutmeg, toasted oak, vanilla bean and orange oils.
Orange, baking spice, cloves, nutmeg, leather and tobacco.
Long, with citrus and unsweetened tea.
Woodford Reserve produces Kentucky whiskey at its distillery in Versailles. Alongside its regular range, the producer uses its annual Master's Collection to explore different grain recipes, cask treatments and maturation methods.
