Woodford Reserve Barrel Strength Rye Whiskey 125.1 Proof

Woodford Reserve Barrel Strength Rye Whiskey 125.1 Proof is the first-ever barrel strength rye from Woodford, released in September 2025. Bottled at 125.1 proof, it showcases bold rye spice, baking notes, and silky complexity, making it a collectible for enthusiasts.

🥃 Product Highlights

• Release Date: September 2025
• Type: Straight Rye Whiskey, Barrel Strength (first-ever rye at this proof from Woodford)
• Mashbill: 53% rye, 33% corn, 14% malted barley
• Age: NAS (minimum 4 years per TTB regulations)
• ABV/Proof: 62.55% ABV / 125.1 proof
• Color: Dark bronze
• Bottle Size: 700mL (2025 release)

🍊 Tasting Notes

• Nose: Rye bread, grain, oak, light baking spices, dried corn kernel, dried oats
• Palate: Rye spice, breakfast syrup, baking spices, tobacco leaf, black peppercorn, chewy vanilla, silky mouthfeel
• Finish: Rye spice, oak, brown butter, green peppercorn, lingering spice

🌿 Distillery Heritage

• Produced by Woodford Reserve Distillery (Brown-Forman) in Kentucky.
• This release follows the success of Woodford’s Batch Proof Bourbon series, expanding into rye with higher proof expressions.
• Master Distiller Elizabeth McCall notes that around 120 barrels were selected for this inaugural batch.

🎯 Why Collect Barrel Strength Rye?

• First Edition: Marks Woodford’s debut in barrel strength rye, making it historically significant.
• High Proof Character: Offers more intensity than the standard 90.4-proof rye, yet remains balanced.
• Limited Release Appeal: Expected to become an ongoing series, with future batches at varying proofs.
• Versatility: Bold enough for sipping neat, but also powerful in cocktails like a Manhattan.

🛒 Perfect For

• Collectors of first-release, high-proof whiskeys.
• Rye enthusiasts seeking bold spice and complexity.
• Gift buyers looking for a premium, limited-edition whiskey.