Kentucky bourbon with a chef's attention to flavor. Shop Woodford Reserve online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA — the flagship Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Double Oaked, the rye and wheat whiskeys, and Master's Collection limited releases, all available to order online.
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Five Sources of Flavor
Woodford Reserve builds its bourbon around five flavor sources — grain, water, fermentation, distillation, and maturation — and tunes each one. A high-rye mash bill recipe (72% corn, 18% rye) brings spice; long fermentation adds fruit; copper pot stills at the Versailles, Kentucky distillery — a National Historic Landmark where distilling dates to 1812 — add weight; and heavily toasted barrels add the signature graham, vanilla, and dried-fruit depth. Double Oaked goes further, finishing in a second, deeply toasted barrel for a dessert-like richness that has become a modern classic. The annual Master's Collection experiments with grain, wood, and finishing in ways collectors snap up.
It is also the bourbon of the Kentucky Derby — but the bottle earns its place the other 364 days too.
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Woodford Reserve FAQs
What is Woodford Reserve Double Oaked?
The flagship bourbon given a second maturation in a heavily toasted, lightly charred new oak barrel — producing extra layers of caramel, honey, and dark fruit. It is a favorite neat pour and gift.
Is Woodford Reserve good for an old fashioned?
It is one of the canonical choices — the bourbon's rye spice and rich body stand up to bitters and sugar, and the brand's Derby connection made the pairing famous.
Where is Woodford Reserve made?
At the Woodford Reserve Distillery in Versailles, Kentucky — one of the oldest distilling sites in the state, operating on a site with roots to 1812.