Woodford Reserve’s 2024 Master’s Collection highlights a Madeira Cask finish. This latest release is the 20th in a long line up for Master’s Collections that started in 2006. This non-age-stated expression is $179.99, and will be available in at the Woodford Reserve Distillery, at select retailers, and online!
Press Release For Woodford Reserve New 2024 Master’s Collection
Versailles, KY (October 15, 2024) — Woodford Reserve has celebrated 20 years of pioneering cask finishes. It unveiled its highly anticipated fall 2024 Master’s Collection release: Madeira Cask Finish. This limited-edition bottle features Woodford Reserve whiskey finished in Madeira casks. It is blended with wheat whiskey. It joins an exclusive lineage as the 20th release in the Master’s Collection. This series first set the standard for bourbon innovation.
The Madeira Cask Finish is not just another release. It is a milestone that honors Woodford Reserve’s history of introducing wine cask finishes to the bourbon world. “In 2007, Woodford Reserve was among the first bourbons to finish in wine casks,” said Master Distiller Elizabeth McCall. “It was a bold move then, and now this 20th expression celebrates that heritage with a new Madeira wine cask.”
Introduced in 2006 with the debut release, “Four Grain,” the Master’s Collection brought modern innovation to Kentucky’s historic bourbon craft. Since then, each Master’s Collection bottle has explored new flavor territories. These limited releases have become a favorite for collectors. Whiskey enthusiasts also cherish them.
Tasting Notes for 2024 Master’s Collection By Woodford Reserve Madeira Cask Finish
- Color: Chestnut
- Aroma: Rich notes of dark cherries, brown sugar, and candied oranges, lightly spiced with clove and nutmeg
- Taste: Deep flavors of raisin and dried cranberries that evolve into walnut and baking spice
- Finish: Long, lingering candied walnut notes
Woodford Reserve Madeira Cask Finish is available starting today for $179.99 (700ml) at the Woodford Reserve Distillery and select national retailers. Shipping is also available in select states, including Kentucky, North Dakota, Nebraska, and Washington, D.C., through Woodford Reserve’s online store.
About Woodford Reserve
Woodford Reserve is the Presenting Sponsor of the Kentucky Derby. It embodies the artistry of Kentucky bourbon. The bourbon is crafted at the historic Woodford Reserve Distillery in Versailles, KY. Blending historic heritage with contemporary expertise, Woodford Reserve is produced by Brown-Forman, a global leader in fine spirits. To discover more about Woodford Reserve, visit woodfordreserve.com.
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