Woodford Reserve announced the release of a new limited-edition bottle as part of its Distillery Series: Tawny Port Finish.

To craft this new expression, Master Distiller Elizabeth McCall combined a rye and bourbon blend with bourbon finished in Tawny Port barrels, which accentuates the fruit character in the whiskey. This is then balanced by additional bourbon to create a whiskey that is decadent and complex. 

“This expression highlights our ability to artfully blend rye and bourbon whiskey, as well our approach to barrel experimentation,” McCall said in a news release. “The Tawny Port barrels impart delicate notes of wood and concentrated fruit, which combined with the charred oak barrels, allow us to create a rich, layered whiskey.”

Tawny Port Finish is 90.4 proof and is part of Woodford Reserve’s Distillery Series, which was created to push Woodford Reserve’s creative boundaries and introduce new expressions to the market. 

This limited-edition collection has an MSRP of $64.99 for a 375ml bottle and is available in limited quantities at select Kentucky retailers and at Woodford Reserve Distillery starting on May 20th. It is also available for shipping (to KY, NH, ND, NE and Washington D.C only) in the brand’s online store as shop.woodfordreserve.com. 

For more information on the Distillery Series and Woodford Reserve’s portfolio visit www.woodfordreserve.com.

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