Woodford Reserve Kentucky Derby Bourbon Whiskey ( Release)
Woodford Reserve has a rich history dating back to the 1830s when the Woodford County distillery became a hub of discoveries and innovative practices that shaped the bourbon industry. Today, this pioneering spirit is embodied in the Woodford Reserve Distillery's Master's Collection. The brand's tradition began with Master Distiller James Crow and distillery owner Oscar Pepper, who created the first true Kentucky bourbon whiskies. Woodford Reserve prides itself on attention to detail, emphasizing its origins and production process. The bourbon is crafted from a grain recipe of 72% corn, 18% rye and 10% malted barley, resulting in a flavourful and balanced profile. The water used in production is sourced directly from the distillery, naturally filtered by limestone deposits. Woodford Reserve's fermentation process is one of the longest in the industry, allowing for a depth of character and a range of flavours. The bourbon is distilled in both pot stills and column stills, creating a unique flavour combination. Maturation takes place in new, charred, white oak barrels made at their own cooperage, contributing to the flavour, complexity and balance of the final product. Woodford Reserve is committed to sustainability and responsible practices. With its dedication to quality and meticulous craftsmanship, Woodford Reserve continues to be a pioneer and innovator in the bourbon industry, producing exceptional and flavourful spirits. Woodford Reserve Kentucky Derby Bourbon Whiskey 1L (2023 Release) is a special edition release that pays homage to the iconic Kentucky Derby, with Woodford Reserve proudly serving as the Presenting Sponsor. This commemorative edition celebrates the 50th anniversary of Secretariat's historic victory in the 1973 Derby, still holding the record as the fastest finish at 1:59 2/5. The bottle showcases the breathtaking artwork of Kentucky native Jaime Corum, renowned for her captivating horse portraits. Titled 'Secretariat – Still the Greatest,' the painting captures the moment of triumph in the Winner's Circle at Churchill Downs. On the nose, this bourbon whiskey reveals a rich array of aromas. Dark fruit, caramel, sharp honey and chocolate create a luscious and enticing bouquet. The presence of marzipan and toasted oak adds depth and complexity to the sensory experience. When it comes to taste, Woodford Reserve Kentucky Derby Bourbon Whiskey delivers a full-bodied profile that is sure to captivate the palate. Notes of vanilla and dark caramel provide a velvety sweetness, while hints of hazelnut and apple contribute a delightful fruitiness. The presence of spices adds a touch of warmth and complexity to the overall flavour profile. The finish of this special release is long and creamy, leaving a lasting impression on the senses. Lingering hints of honeyed apple offer a satisfying conclusion to the tasting experience, inviting you to savour the memory of the bourbon's flavours. Woodford Reserve Kentucky Derby Bourbon Whiskey 1L (2023 Release) is a true celebration of the Kentucky Derby and the legacy of Secretariat. With its exquisite artwork, rich aromas, captivating flavors and lingering finish, this bourbon whiskey embodies the spirit of 'The Greatest Two Minutes in Sports' and pays tribute to an iconic moment in sports history.
Woodford Reserve Holiday Limited Edition Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
The Limited Edition Woodford Reserve Holiday Bottle is made-to-gift and ready to dazzle. This season, wrap up 200 flavour notes for every holiday home bar, Christmas party, and hard-to-shop-for friend. Just like the holidays, Woodford Reserve is a Spectacle for the Senses. Followers of Woodford Reserve know that each year Woodford Reserve releases a limited-edition holiday bourbon bottle. The 2023 is a little bit special, and a departure from the presentation of the rest of the series. Wrapped in a golden label created at the hands of British-born artist and architect Nick Hirst. While this particular release offers a more simplistic aesthetic on the outside - the prolific flavour and finish of the premium bourbon housed within are just as exceptional as previous editions. Enjoy aromatics of orchard fruits, crushed mint, citrus, and vanilla over a palate of sticky toffee, holiday spice, aged wood, and chocolate-dipped grains. Although it is a great gift for Christmas, collectors won't care. In the words of Woodford Reserve Master Distiller, Chris Morris, “A Woodford Reserve holiday bottle is the perfect gift for any whiskey lover. This bottle is guaranteed to put everyone in the holiday spirit and will stand out beautifully on a bar cart. It’s a great gift to take to holiday parties – or a treat to yourself.'
Wild Turkey Rare Breed Barrel Proof Bourbon Whiskey
One litre Travel retail exclusive bottling. Rare breed, as the name suggests, is a unique bourbon experience. A marriage of Wild Turkey 6, 8 and 12 year olds, Rare Breed is 'barrel proof', meaning that it is bottled at barrel strength with no water added to lower the proof or dilute the flavour. Master Distiller, Jimmy Russell follows suit even after bottling - he keeps his Rare Breed in the freezer so he doesn't have to add ice, which would melt and ultimately dilute the flavour! Non-chill filtered.
Four Roses Bourbon Whiskey
A big value, one litre direct import of the Kentucky Bourbon standard. The Four Roses distillery is located in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky on the banks of the Salt River in Anderson County. The distillery has a unique Spanish Mission-style architecture rarely seen in Kentucky and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The company attributes their product's quality to several factors: A unique Limestone water source, the spring-fed Salt River; a high quality grain source (Four Roses are the only distillery using the same grain source for 45 years, paying a premium for quality); Two Mash Bills in daily production - one mash bill contains significantly more rye than any other Bourbon, resulting in a spicy, full-bodied taste; and five proprietary yeast strains, each producing uniquely different flavours.
Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Bourbon Whiskey
A new Woodford that’s set to be part of the core range. This is finished in heavily toasted, lightly charred barrels.
Elijah Craig Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Elijah Craig are another of Heaven Hill's successful brands. When a surge in popularity for the 12 year led to an inability to meet demand, it was removed from US shelves in 2016 (no surprise, age statements are now sought after). The core whiskey has since been re-labelled “Small Batch". Typically made from a mash bill of 75% corn, 13% rye and 12% malted barley, rumour has it this contains a fair proportion of whiskeys in the 8-12 year old range.
Elijah Craig Small Batch
Elijah Craig Small Batch is the signature Bourbon bearing the name of Rev. Elijah Craig, a Bourbon pioneer who is credited as the first distiller to age his whiskey in charred oak barrels. Long before the term Small Batch even existed, our Master Distillers were hand-selecting just the right number of barrels to make Elijah Craig. This expertise and attention to detail give Elijah Craig Small Batch the right balance of rich flavour and full body for a warm spice and subtle smoke flavour.
Evan Williams Single Barrel Bourbon
Evan Williams Single Barrel is bottled solely from a single barrel - hand-selected by Master Distillers. Like a fine wine, each bottle of Evan Williams Single Barrel Vintage Bourbon states the exact day it was put in an oak barrel to age. Featuring a delicate amber gold colour and a nose of dark caramel, sweet oak & charred wood, the palate is lush & spicy with oak, honey, apple & orange notes. The sublime finish is long, graceful and relaxed.
Four Roses Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Four Roses Bourbon is a smooth and mellow, 80 proof Kentucky Bourbon. The nose has notes of gentle spice, honey, floral essences, and fruit. The palate has flavours of fresh fruit with hints of apple and pear. It is crisp yet smooth & soft. The finish is long, mellow, and pleasant. It began when Paul Jones, Jr., the founder of Four Roses Bourbon, became smitten by the beauty of a Southern belle. It is said that he sent a proposal to her, and she replied that if her answer were “Yes,” she would wear a corsage of roses on her gown to the upcoming grand ball. Paul Jones waited for her answer excitedly on that night of the grand ball…when she arrived in her beautiful gown, she wore a corsage of four red roses. He later named his Bourbon “Four Roses” as a symbol of his devout passion for the lovely belle, a passion he thereafter transferred to making his beloved Four Roses Bourbon.
Buffalo Trace Bourbon
Buffalo Trace has been making legendary bourbon whiskey for over 220 years through prohibition and two world wars. The Buffalo Trace distillery has been awarded 'Distillery of the Year' 7 times and Buffalo Trace has been award over 22 national and international awards. The whiskey shows wonderful aromas of vanilla, mint and molasses which follows through on the palate with notes of brown sugar and spice. A long and dry finish rounds off what is a truly great whiskey.