MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE
Discover the complex flavours of the world’s finest bourbon: Woodford Reserve
Mysterious. Balanced. Powerful. No, we’re not talking about astrophysics — we’re talking about bourbon. In particular, Woodford Reserve, the premium small-batch American whiskey crafted in Kentucky. Impressively, it boasts more than 200 flavour notes, from bold grain and wood to sweet aromatics and spice.
“We distil our fermented grain and water in copper pot stills three times, which gives the whiskey a richer, creamy texture,” says Woodford Reserve’s Master Distiller Chris Morris. “The average fermentation time for bourbon is three days, but here it’s a full six days — one of the longest fermentation times in the industry.”
With its meticulous conception and diversity of flavours, it’s no surprise that Woodford Reserve has won a plethora of awards (as well as the hearts of Scotch enthusiasts). But perhaps its most notable accomplishment is that when you ask your bartender for an Old Fashioned, nine times out of 10* they’ll recommend Woodford Reserve. So just how did this bourbon become the number one choice for one of the world’s most famous cocktails?
“In an Old Fashioned, the ingredients are few, so the bourbon has to shine,” explains brand ambassador Tom Vernon. “The sugar, bitters and orange really help accentuate the flavours of Woodford Reserve, bringing everything together for a balanced cocktail.”
You might think that mastering one awardwinning bourbon would be enough, but the Woodford Reserve team continue to evolve and innovate. The distillery has created a whole range of whiskeys, including a bold rye with hints of pepper and tobacco, a mature double-oak blend, which has a sweet oak character, and a nutty malt that has been aged in new charred-oak barrels.
So next time you’re looking for an enticing whiskey to keep you company in your armchair, forget the Highlands and take a trek out into the Bluegrass State. Y’all hear us?
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“It boasts more than 200 flavour notes, from bold grain to sweet aromatics”