On Tuesday, Woodford Reserve introduced the discharge of its Fall 2024 Grasp’s Assortment bottling, in accordance with a press launch. The expression is a mix of bourbon, rye, and wheat whiskeys completed in Madeira casks then blended with wheat whiskey. It boasts an even-keeled ABV of 45.2 %.
The Kentucky model unveils a brand new Grasp’s Assortment expression yearly, however will often double down on releases within the span of 12 months. The brand new Woodford Reserve Grasp’s Assortment Madeira Cask End marks the twentieth launch within the ongoing sequence.
“In 2007, Woodford Reserve was among the many first bourbons to complete in wine casks,” Woodford Reserve grasp distiller Elizabeth McCall stated within the launch. “It was fairly controversial on the time, however is now a typical follow by different distillers. This twentieth expression marks that historic milestone, with a brand new Madeira wine cask.”
In line with the model, the brand new liquid pours a chestnut brown and exudes notes of darkish cherries and candied oranges dusted with brown sugar and baking spices. On the palate, hints of raisins and dried cranberries are stated to slowly culminate in a protracted, walnut-forward end.
Woodford Reserve Grasp’s Assortment Madeira Cask End is offered now in restricted portions for an SRP of $179.99 at choose Kentucky retailers and the Woodford Reserve Distillery in Woodford County. It’s additionally out there for buy on the distillery’s web site for patrons in Kentucky, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Nebraska, and Washington D.C.
