Description

Woodford Reserve Distiller’s Select Kentucky Derby 149 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey – Secretariat 50th Anniversary (1000ml)

Volume: 1000ml          ABV: 45.2%          Age: No Age Statement        Country: America

Formerly known as the Old Oscar Pepper Distillery and before that the Labrot & Graham Distillery. The Woodford Reserve Distillery sits eight miles from Versailles in Kentucky in the United States of America. The distillery was originally founded in 1812 and has had its operations halted a number of times through its long history. Registered on the National Register of Historic Places, and is designated as a National Historic Landmark for its well-preserved distillery architecture and its role in the development of the bourbon industry. Today the distillery produces mainly bourbon and rye with the addition of some wheat whiskey. There are also many limited releases each year using specially distilled spirit.

At Woodford it’s all about the wood used in maturation and where the wood has been sourced. Northern oak, Appalachian oak and Ozark oak, which have very different growing styles and conditions are adopted by the Woodford Distillery. This gives Woodford its unique flavour and recognisable aromas.

“Secretariat is the most celebrated and revered thoroughbred in history. His record for the fastest Derby still stands today,” said Elizabeth McCall, Woodford Reserve Master Distille. A Triple Crown winner, Secretariat also holds the record for the fastest race time at Preakness and Belmont.

This bottling was created to honour “Secretariat” as part of the Sponsorship of the Kentucky Derby®. Released in 2023 as a commemorative Derby bottle. Bottled at 45.2% abv or 90.4 proof and offered in a 1000ml bottle.

Our Tasting Notes

Nose: Cinnamon, butterscotch, dark caramel, orange oil, orchard fruits and oak.

Palate: Cocoa, caramel, vanilla, orange peel, orchard fruits and oak.

Finish: Medium to long with balanced spice, lingering sweetness and chocolaty oak.