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Woodford Reserve Masters Brandy Cask Finish

malty woody
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(1)€98United States, Kentucky, Bourbon

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Master Distiller Chris Morris takes fully matured Woodford Reserve and finishes it in American brandy casks for nearly two years. The brandy barrels, previously used for aging fruit-based spirits. Add layers of dried fruit and nuts to the bourbon's foundation. Lush cherries and berry cobbler emerge on the nose, followed by warm spiced fruit and baking chocolate. The palate delivers bursts of light berry sweetness before turning drier and oakier. This is the eleventh release in the Master's Collection. Launched in November 2016 as the first whisky finished in American brandy casks.

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About the distillery

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Woodford Reserve

Located in Versailles, Kentucky, the Woodford Reserve distillery is well known for their bourbon whiskies. Using traditional copper pot stills and a combination of corn, rye, and malted barley, Woodford Reserve creates whiskies with a rich and full-bodied flavour profile. Their whiskies often exhibit notes of caramel, vanilla, toasted oak, and a hint of spice. An interesting fact about Woodford Reserve is that it is the official bourbon of the Kentucky Derby, a testament to its longstanding association with the state's rich bourbon heritage.

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About the Woodford Reserve Masters Brandy Cask Finish

Woodford Reserve Masters Brandy Cask Finish is a Kentucky bourbon from the United States. Woodford Reserve created this eleventh Master's Collection release in 2016. It was the distillery's first experiment with American brandy barrel finishing. The Woodford Reserve distillery sits in the heart of Kentucky bourbon country. Its copper pot stills and limestone spring source shape the house style. Master Distiller Chris Morris began with fully matured bourbon from those stills. He then rested it for nearly two years in used American brandy casks. The secondary maturation accentuates dried fruit and nut characteristics. Maple syrup sweetness mingles with cinnamon bark on the nose. Vanilla and caramel emerge on the palate. Dark chocolate and peppery spice build through the mid-palate. Woody undertones provide structure. Sweet and spice elements create lasting complexity. Woodford Reserve Masters Brandy Cask Finish is classified as a finished whisky. Secondary cask maturation sets it apart from straight bourbon. The 45.2% ABV keeps the profile approachable. Malty grain notes anchor the brandy cask fruit influence. Chocolate and sweet spice notes linger long after the glass is empty. The brandy cask lends a gentle fruit sweetness throughout. Peppery spice and vanilla round out the long, warming finish. Sweet malt and woody oak notes anchor the rich base spirit. Enjoy this limited expression neat to appreciate the full cask impact. Collectors value it as a rare and distinctive departure from Woodford Reserve's standard bourbon ageing programme. The Master's Collection showcases how Woodford Reserve pushes beyond traditional bourbon ageing.