Woodford Reserve Distiller's Select Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (700ml) - Batch 30

Note: Product has come from a private collection and as such may have some minor scuffing/scratches/handling marks. Actual product pictured.

This older iteration of Distiller's Select appears to be the precursor to the current Distiller's Select. A mildly confusing title, as multiple current releases of WR have the phrase labelled on the bottle. The key point of difference in this bottling is its unusual ABV - 43.2% as opposed to the 45.2% found on other similar bottlings. It's also a batch release, which seems to have fallen out of favour. As of 2019, they were up to batch 037 in the USA, so we would estimate this bottling to be around 10 years old since release. Reported to be a mixture of pot still whiskey distilled at Woodford and column still spirits from the Brown-Forman Distillery in Shively, Kentucky. The exact ratio is undisclosed. Collectable.

Other reviews... [April 2017] Woodford Reserve Distiller’s Select may not be as relevant as it once was in the marketplace, however it still serves a purpose. Its simple flavor profile offers a way to dive into bourbon without being overwhelmed by worrying about trying to pick out exotic flavor characteristics. Additionally, for those who have since moved on from drinking it neat, it still offers a good base for cocktails due to its straightforward and approachable flavor profile that doesn’t overpower the drink. There’s still a time and place for Distiller’s Select, but it's just not as exciting as it once was. - breakingbourbon.com