{"product_id":"woodford-reserve-masters-collection-super-seasoned-oak","title":"Woodford Reserve Master’s Collection Super Seasoned Oak","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003eWoodford Reserve Master’s Collection Super Seasoned Oak: Bourbon Built on Wood That Waited Years\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA good cast-iron skillet gets better with seasoning, and so does the oak behind a bourbon barrel. \u003cstrong\u003eWoodford Reserve Master’s Collection No. 22: Super Seasoned Oak\u003c\/strong\u003e puts that idea in a bottle. It’s a limited \u003cstrong\u003eKentucky straight bourbon\u003c\/strong\u003e matured in barrels made from staves that weathered outdoors for \u003cstrong\u003efive to seven years\u003c\/strong\u003e, far longer than the months to a year most barrels get. Long weathering softens harsh green tannins, opens the grain, and concentrates the oak’s sugars, so the whiskey picks up deep spice, toasted sweetness, and dark fruit without the bite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is the \u003cstrong\u003e22nd release\u003c\/strong\u003e in Woodford Reserve’s experimental Master’s Collection, led by Master Distiller Elizabeth McCall, who isolates one of bourbon’s five sources of flavor each year and pushes it to the extreme. This year it’s maturation, and the barrel is the star. It’s bottled at \u003cstrong\u003e100.4 proof (50.2% ABV)\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a nose of rich caramel and vanilla, almond, cherry, and cinnamon-dusted dried red apples, a palate of vanilla and caramel brightened with orange oils, cinnamon, and clove, and a sweet finish with warm cinnamon. It’s an allocated, limited 700mL release, a bottle for Woodford collectors, Master’s Collection completists, and anyone who wants to taste what wood alone can do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"5\"\u003eAbout the Bottle\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKentucky straight bourbon, Master’s Collection No. 22 (2026)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarrels made from staves seasoned outdoors 5 to 7 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100.4 proof (50.2% ABV); limited release\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWoodford Reserve Distillery, Versailles, Kentucky; 700mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrom Woodford Reserve’s own notes.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Amber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich caramel and vanilla, with almond, cherry, and cinnamon-dusted dried red apples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e A velvet current of vanilla and caramel, brightened with orange oils, cinnamon, and clove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet, with warm cinnamon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe caramel, apple, and cinnamon pair well with grilled pork chops, apple pie, and aged cheddar. It also goes with dark chocolate, roasted nuts, and smoked brisket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003eServing Suggestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSip it neat in a Glencairn or tulip glass and give it a few minutes to open. A few drops of water bring out the orange oils and spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does “Super Seasoned” mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e The barrels are made from oak staves that weathered outdoors for five to seven years before cooperage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e 100.4 proof (50.2% ABV).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich release is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. 22 in the Master’s Collection, the 2026 edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is it different from the older Seasoned Oak?\u003c\/strong\u003e That was a 2009 release (No. 4); this one uses longer-seasoned staves and is a separate bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e 700mL.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it limited?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, it’s an allocated annual release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003eExplore More\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBrowse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/qualityliquorstore.com\/collections\/rare-whiskey\"\u003eRare \u0026amp; Allocated collection\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/qualityliquorstore.com\/collections\/bourbon\"\u003eBourbon collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003eThe Quality Liquor Store Guarantee\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAt Quality Liquor Store, we guarantee the authenticity and quality of every bottle we sell. All of our products are sourced directly from authorized distributors, and every order is carefully packaged to arrive safely at your door. Shop with confidence knowing your bourbon is in good hands.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Woodford Reserve","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50957060276482,"sku":"LWisk-00099","price":199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/3289\/2418\/files\/woodford-season-oak.jpg?v=1793736823","url":"https:\/\/qualityliquorstore.com\/products\/woodford-reserve-masters-collection-super-seasoned-oak","provider":"Quality Liquor Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}