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    Woodford Reserve

    Versailles, Kentucky, USA Est. 1812 Brown-Forman Official Website

    Region

    USA

    Founded

    1812

    Products

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    Avg. Price

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    Heritage

    214+ years of heritage

    Owner

    Brown-Forman

    ABV Range

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    Awards

    3 recognised

    Signature Profile

    Flavour Profile

    Smoky15%
    Fruity55%
    Floral22%
    Spicy72%
    Sweet78%
    Peaty5%

    Profile based on regional characteristics and distillery style. Individual expressions may vary.

    From Source to Spirit

    Production Process

    🌾Step 1

    Malting

    5–7 days

    Barley is soaked in water, allowed to germinate, then dried in a kiln. Peat may be used for smoky character.

    💧Step 2

    Mashing

    6–8 hours

    The malted barley is ground into grist and mixed with hot water in a mash tun to extract fermentable sugars.

    🧪Step 3

    Fermentation

    48–120 hours

    The sugary wort is transferred to washbacks (wooden or steel) where yeast converts sugars to alcohol.

    🔥Step 4

    Distillation

    6–8 hours × 2

    The wash is distilled twice (or thrice) in copper pot stills. The still shape profoundly influences the spirit's character.

    🪵Step 5

    Maturation

    3–50+ years

    New make spirit enters oak casks — ex-bourbon, sherry, wine or virgin oak — and matures in the warehouse.

    🍾Step 6

    Bottling

    Final stage

    After reaching optimal maturity, the whisky is vatted or bottled as single cask, diluted to strength and packaged.

    The Story of Woodford Reserve

    Set on a picturesque horse farm in Kentucky, Woodford Reserve is known for its rich, complex bourbon made using copper pot stills — unusual for American whiskey.

    Recognition & Excellence

    Awards & Achievements

    Bronze2024

    Woodford Reserve Flagship Expression

    World Whiskies Awards

    Silver2023

    Woodford Reserve Reserve

    International Spirits Challenge

    Double Gold2022

    Woodford Reserve Special Edition

    San Francisco World Spirits

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    About Woodford Reserve Distillery

    Woodford Reserve is located in Versailles, Kentucky, USA, established in 1812. Currently owned by Brown-Forman, the distillery is known for producing exceptional spirits that reflect its unique terroir and heritage.

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