Woodford Reserve Holiday Edition Bourbon 2026 1L
Woodford Reserve Holiday Edition Bourbon 2026 1L is a 90.4-proof (45.2% ABV) Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey in a 1-liter bottle — the brand's annual holiday release, the same award-winning Distiller's Select liquid dressed in the collectible 2026 seasonal artist bottle. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- Proof / ABV: 90.4 proof (45.2% ABV)
- Size: 1 liter — annual limited holiday edition
- Mash bill: 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley; triple-distilled through copper pot stills
- Distillery: Woodford Reserve Distillery, Versailles, Woodford County, Kentucky
- Bottle: 2026 seasonal artist design — the holiday artwork changes every year
The Collectible Holiday Bottle
Each year Woodford Reserve commissions new seasonal artwork for its Holiday Edition, and the 2026 bottle continues the tradition: the flagship Distiller's Select liquid inside, a one-year-only presentation outside. The whiskey itself comes from one of Kentucky's oldest distilling sites — whiskey has been made there since 1812 — and it remains one of the only major bourbons triple-distilled in copper pot stills, which is where much of its fruit-and-spice complexity comes from. Browse the Woodford Reserve collection and the rest of Del Mesa's bourbon whiskey shelf.
Tasting Notes
Per the brand's holiday profile: the nose is rich, heavy, and sweet — dark chocolate, warm honey, toasted oak, and bright citrus. The palate is smooth and full-bodied, with deep caramel, vanilla cream, and baked apple balanced by bold, peppery rye spice. The finish is long and warm, with lingering sweet vanilla and gentle spice.
How to Enjoy
Pour it neat by the fire for the full holiday effect, or over a single large cube. It also holds its own in a Manhattan or Old Fashioned where the 90.4 proof keeps the rye spice forward.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Holiday Edition the same as regular Woodford Reserve?
Yes — the liquid is the standard Distiller's Select bourbon at 90.4 proof; only the bottle artwork changes each year.
Is the Woodford Reserve Holiday Edition a limited release?
Yes — it is produced once a year with that year's seasonal artwork and sells through the holiday season.
What size is the Holiday Edition?
This listing is the 1-liter format.
The bourbon bottle built for the season — order Woodford Reserve Holiday Edition Bourbon 2026 online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.