Woodford Reserve Master's Collection Straight Malt Whiskey

Product Description

Woodford Reserve Master's Collection Straight Malt Whiskey: 100% Malt Aged in New Oak

Woodford Reserve Master's Collection Straight Malt Whiskey is the new-oak half of Woodford Reserve’s 2013 Double Malt Selections. It was released alongside Classic Malt to compare how barrel choice changes two whiskies produced from the same 100% malted-barley distillate.

The Straight Malt was triple distilled in Woodford Reserve’s copper pot stills and matured in new oak barrels, creating a darker, more oak-driven profile than the companion Classic Malt aged in used bourbon barrels. It was bottled at 90.4 proof, or 45.2% ABV, in an individually numbered 750ml presentation.

This is a discontinued Master’s Collection release and should not be merged with the current Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Malt Whiskey. The current expression uses 51% malt, while this 2013 experimental bottling was made entirely from malted barley.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Toasted malt, caramel and vanilla meet fresh oak, cocoa, citrus and warm baking spice.

Palate: Fuller and woodier than Classic Malt, with malt sweetness, dark chocolate, charred oak, cooked fruit and pepper.

Finish: Warming and oak-led, leaving cocoa, spice, malt and a dry charred note.

Food Pairings

Pair with grilled steak, roasted mushrooms, aged cheddar, toasted pecans or dark chocolate. The new-oak structure can handle charred foods and richer desserts better than its lighter companion bottling.

Serving Suggestions

Serve neat first, then add a few drops of water to reveal malt, fruit and chocolate behind the oak. One large cube is suitable for a slower pour. Store the limited bottle upright and protected from light.

Frequently Asked Questions

What year was Straight Malt released? It was part of Woodford Reserve’s 2013 Master’s Collection.

What grain was used? The whiskey was made from 100% malted barley.

What barrels were used? It was matured in new oak barrels.

What is the proof? The release was bottled at 90.4 proof, equal to 45.2% ABV.

How does it differ from Classic Malt? Straight Malt used new oak, while Classic Malt used previously filled bourbon barrels.

Is this the same as current Woodford Malt Whiskey? No. The current Kentucky Straight Malt uses a 51% malt mash bill; this limited 2013 release used 100% malt.

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Sources of Information

• Woodford Reserve — 2013 Double Malt Release Announcement
• Woodford Reserve — Master’s Collection Release Archive
• Drinkhacker — Double Malt Selections Review

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