Woodford Reserve is best known for its flagship bourbon, but in recent years the Kentucky distillery has expanded its purview to include a rye whiskey, wheat whiskey, and other unique expressions. The latest to debut is a Woodford Reserve Blended Malt, a new limited-edition bottle that’s part of the brand’s Distillery Series.
The Distillery Series was created to push Woodford Reserve’s creative boundaries and introduce new expressions to the market. In this case, Blended Malt combines two different malt whiskeys: One 100% malt aged in used barrels and then finished in a ruby port barrel, and another that combines five different styles of malt grains aged in new oak barrels.
“This showcases our ability to take complex barrels of whiskies, blend them together and create a new flavorful product,” said Master Distiller Elizabeth McCall.
The limited-edition Woodford Reserve Blended Malt is available now in limited quantities at select Kentucky retailers and at the Woodford Reserve Distillery. It has a suggested price of $64.99 and is packaged in a 375 mL bottle. Until you get a bottle for yourself, here are some tasting notes from the brand.
Woodford Reserve Blended Malt Tasting Notes
Color: Orange Honey
Aroma: Raspberry preserves, nutty malt, with a hint of pumpkin spice and orange peel
Flavor: Candied nutty malt, raw oak and citrus oils
Finish: A long lingering finish of dark fruit, raspberry, raisins, fig, and a hint of allspice.
