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Bourbon · Kentucky, USA

Woodford Reserve

The official bourbon of the Kentucky Derby. Elegant and balanced.

ABV45.2%
AgeNAS
Price$35–45
Rating4.3 ★

Distillery

Woodford Reserve Distillery

Tasting notes

Nose
Rich dried fruit, cocoa, toasted oak, and a hint of vanilla
Palate
Full-bodied with sweet grain, dried apricot, cocoa, and gentle spice
Finish
Long, smooth, with sweet oak and a touch of mint

Flavor profile

carameldried fruitcocoatoasted oakgrain

How to drink it

  • neat
  • sour

Food pairings

  • roasted duck
  • dark chocolate truffles
  • aged gouda
  • smoked almonds

Price tier

Special-occasion shelf. $50–100. Reach for celebrations.

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