Woodford Reserve Master's Collection | Maple Wood Finish | Signed by Master Distiller Chris Morris

This whiskey is one of the most unique Master's Collections to date, as it is the industry's first bourbon to be finish-aged in barrels made from sugar maple wood. Barrels play a key role in producing bourbon, with approximately 70 percent of the spirit's flavor and aroma and all of its color provided by the barrel. Woodford Reserve's new offering features bourbon finish-aged in uniquely crafted barrels made of maple wood, something never before done in the industry.

"Sugar maple trees have a complex natural chemistry, rich in calcium, potassium and other minerals, but they are best known for their flavorful sap which contains as much as 3% sugar," said Woodford Reserve Master Distiller Chris Morris. "Though it was thought that whiskey barrels could not be crafted from sugar maple wood, our Brown-Forman Cooperage has done just that. Of all the distillers in our industry, we are the only bourbon company that crafts its own barrels, giving us unique knowledge and control of the process. The Master's Collection Maple Wood Finish uniquely finish-ages Woodford Reserve in a toasted, not charred, maple wood barrel, resulting in a whiskey enhanced with hints of maple, honey and cinnamon."

Ever year, one of the five sources of flavor is changed for the Master's Collection expressions. These five sources – grain, water, fermentation, distillation, and wood-aging – are unique to bourbon whiskey, and altering just one of them creates a totally new flavor profile.

"Bourbon must be matured in new, charred oak barrels, and in our quest to fully understand the contribution oak wood makes to bourbon, we have studied other Kentucky hardwoods as well," said Wayne Rose, brand director for Woodford Reserve. "This has led to some exciting discoveries and innovative barrel finish concepts. One of these – Maple Wood Finish – is a first for the spirits industry and has resulted in an amazing, elegant whiskey."

Woodford Reserve Master's Collection | Maple Wood Finish | Signed by Master Distiller Chris Morris Tasting Notes

NOSE: Rich and sweet with hints of brown sugar glazed baked apricots, milk chocolate and fresh toasted oak.

PALATE: Warm with cinnamon spice, faint hints of maple syrup, berry fruit and a touch of nuttiness.

FINISH: Crisp with delicate maple syrup notes lingering on with a touch of warm fruit.

Distillery Information

The Woodford Reserve Distillery has been distilling on the same site for more than 235 years, making it the oldest Bourbon distillery in Kentucky. Now owned by Brown-Forman—one of America’s largest wine and spirits companies—it has been refitted and set to expand.

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