Oscar Wilde reportedly said, “Experience is the name we give our mistakes.” Woodford Reserve wants you to experience its new Distillery Series: Toasted Bourbon, a major outcome from a minor mistake.
In 2017, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked barrels were accidentally filled with new make bourbon, instead of bourbon that had already spent time in a first barrel. Regular barrels are lightly toasted and heavily charred. The Double Oaked barrels are just the opposite.
Master Distiller Elizabeth McCall decided to let the 18 barrels rest in Warehouse C for six years to see how things turned out. The result is this new Distillery Series release.
Woodford Reserve Toasted Bourbon
SRP: $64.99 (375 ml bottle)
Availibility: Now at the Woodford Reserve Distillery, and soon to select Kentucky retailers.
Tasting Notes (from the distillery):
Color: Golden honey.
Aroma: Sweet toasted oak, cinnamon graham cracker with dark cherry, cooked banana, and a dusting of nutmeg.
Flavor: Cinnamon brown sugar, raw honey, baking spice, and toasted oak.
Finish: Warm baking spice and citrus.
“Toasted Bourbon resulted in a delicious whiskey that blends the flavor profile of both Woodford Reserve’s Bourbon and Double Oake. After more than six years of patiently waiting, we’re thrilled to share this one-of-a-kind bourbon with our fans.”
