Woodford Reserve Kentucky Derby 145 20th Anniversary
Woodford Reserve Kentucky Derby 145 20th Anniversary is the 2019 Derby commemorative — a 1-litre bottle of Kentucky straight bourbon at 45.2% ABV (90.4 proof) marking the 145th Kentucky Derby and the 20th anniversary of Woodford Reserve as the Derby's official bourbon (a partnership running since 1999). The label carries colorful racing artwork by Louisville artist Keith Anderson — the first African-American artist ever featured on the Derby bottle. It's available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 45.2% (90.4 proof)
- Size: 1 litre
- Release: 2019 — commemorates the 145th Kentucky Derby (May 4, 2019)
- Milestone: 20th anniversary of Woodford Reserve as the official bourbon of the Kentucky Derby (since 1999)
- Label artist: Keith Anderson — Louisville artist; first African-American artist on the Derby bottle; also designed the 2017 edition
- Mash bill: 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley
A Derby Bottle with History on the Label
Woodford Reserve has released a commemorative Derby bottle every year since 1999, and the 145 edition pulled double duty: the 145th running of the Derby and the 20th anniversary of the partnership — an occasion marked with a special exhibit of the Derby bottle series at the Frazier History Museum in Louisville. Keith Anderson's artwork puts thoroughbreds racing across the bottle, and he made history himself as the first Black artist to design the label, returning after his 2017 edition. Explore more bourbon whiskey, or browse the Woodford Reserve collection at Del Mesa.
Tasting Notes
Per the distributor sheet: dark amber color; aroma of cocoa beans, orange peel, mint, pipe tobacco and fruit bread; a rich, rounded, smooth taste with dried citrus, cocoa and spices; a silky, long, warm finish.
How to Enjoy
The obvious pour is a Mint Julep on Derby Day. Otherwise neat — and the bottle itself is a collector's piece for racing fans.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year is Woodford Reserve Derby 145?
2019 — it commemorates the 145th Kentucky Derby, run May 4, 2019.
Why is it called the 20th Anniversary edition?
It marks 20 years of Woodford Reserve as the official bourbon of the Kentucky Derby, a partnership that began in 1999.
Who designed the Derby 145 label?
Keith Anderson, a Louisville artist — the first African-American artist featured on the Derby bottle; he also designed the 2017 edition.
What size is the Derby 145 bottle?
One litre (1L) at 90.4 proof / 45.2% ABV.
A milestone Derby bottle with landmark artwork — order the Woodford Reserve Derby 145 online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.