| Category | Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey |
|---|---|
| Country | Region | Versailles, Kentucky | USA |
| Distillery | Woodford Reserve Distillery |
| Age statement | NAS - Approximately 5–7 years |
| Alcohol % | Proof | 60.6% | 121.2 pf |
| Release | February 2024 |
| Mash bill | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Cask type | New charred American oak |
| Price point | $155 |
| Bottle status | Active |
Woodford Reserve Master’s Collection Batch Proof 121.2 | 2024
Appearance / Color
Burnt umber with a dark caramel core
Nose / Aroma / Smell
Black cherry, dried strawberry, brown sugar, vanilla bean, toffee, and dark chocolate arrive first. Toasted pecan, cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, orange zest, leather, and seasoned oak build with air. Despite the proof, the alcohol remains well integrated after a proper rest.
Flavor / Taste / Palate
Dense black cherry, caramelized brown sugar, dark chocolate, and vanilla coat the palate. Sweet toasted oak provides structure while cinnamon, clove, and rye spice add warmth. Strawberry, pineapple, stone fruit, and spiced berries bring brightness to an otherwise dark and mature profile.
Finish
Long, warming, and increasingly oak-driven. Dark chocolate, dried cherry, cinnamon, barrel char, toffee, pecan, and black coffee persist before fading into raw honey, tobacco, and dry tannin. The texture remains sticky and syrup-like well after the sip.
Overview The 2024 Batch Proof takes the same underlying bourbon used for standard 90.4-proof Woodford Reserve and presents a large batch at its natural combined proof. More than 100 barrels from different production dates, warehouses, and maturation locations were mingled without proofing the final batch down. At 121.2 proof, the familiar Woodford profile becomes darker and more concentrated: black cherry, chocolate, toasted oak, brown sugar, vanilla, and baking spice. The high proof also produces an unusually dense, syrupy texture. Woodford’s release information confirms the batch construction and official tasting profile. Overall Impression A powerful, mature-tasting version of classic Woodford Reserve. Black cherry and chocolate define the experience, while toasted oak and baking spice keep the sweetness controlled. It drinks below 121.2 proof after resting, although a few drops of water can expose additional fruit and soften the late tannin. The whiskey itself receives strong marks for flavor, texture, and finish. The recurring criticism is its $150 price and reduced 700 mL format, particularly when other barrel-proof bourbons sell below $100. Detailed tasting coverage from Mostly Bourbon centers on its creamy texture, cherry, chocolate, berries, and mature oak. Community Reception Community tasting impressions range from merely good to exceptional, but they consistently identify a thick mouthfeel, dark fruit, chocolate, vanilla, oak, and a lengthy finish. Some bottles reportedly improve after several weeks of headspace. The 2024 edition also performed especially well in a three-release comparison, where its black cherry, dark chocolate, syrupy texture, and complex finish distinguished it from the 2023 and 2025 batches. Video coverage includes The Mash and Drum and Bourbon Fool. Accessible descriptions confirm favorable coverage and particular praise for the flavor and long finish, but do not expose enough detail for additional note attribution.
Woodford Reserve Master’s Collection Batch Proof 121.2 | 2024
- Category
- Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
- Distillery
- Woodford Reserve Distillery
- Country | Region
- Versailles, Kentucky | USA
- Age Statement
- NAS - Approximately 5–7 years
- Alcohol / Proof
- 60.6% / 121.2 pf
- Price Point
- $155
- Mash Bill
- 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley
- Cask Type
- New charred American oak
- Release
- February 2024
Appearance
Burnt umber with a dark caramel core
Nose
Black cherry, dried strawberry, brown sugar, vanilla bean, toffee, and dark chocolate arrive first. Toasted pecan, cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, orange zest, leather, and seasoned oak build with air. Despite the proof, the alcohol remains well integrated after a proper rest.
Palate
Dense black cherry, caramelized brown sugar, dark chocolate, and vanilla coat the palate. Sweet toasted oak provides structure while cinnamon, clove, and rye spice add warmth. Strawberry, pineapple, stone fruit, and spiced berries bring brightness to an otherwise dark and mature profile.
Finish
Long, warming, and increasingly oak-driven. Dark chocolate, dried cherry, cinnamon, barrel char, toffee, pecan, and black coffee persist before fading into raw honey, tobacco, and dry tannin. The texture remains sticky and syrup-like well after the sip.
Overview The 2024 Batch Proof takes the same underlying bourbon used for standard 90.4-proof Woodford Reserve and presents a large batch at its natural combined proof. More than 100 barrels from different production dates, warehouses, and maturation locations were mingled without proofing the final batch down. At 121.2 proof, the familiar Woodford profile becomes darker and more concentrated: black cherry, chocolate, toasted oak, brown sugar, vanilla, and baking spice. The high proof also produces an unusually dense, syrupy texture. Woodford’s release information confirms the batch construction and official tasting profile. Overall Impression A powerful, mature-tasting version of classic Woodford Reserve. Black cherry and chocolate define the experience, while toasted oak and baking spice keep the sweetness controlled. It drinks below 121.2 proof after resting, although a few drops of water can expose additional fruit and soften the late tannin. The whiskey itself receives strong marks for flavor, texture, and finish. The recurring criticism is its $150 price and reduced 700 mL format, particularly when other barrel-proof bourbons sell below $100. Detailed tasting coverage from Mostly Bourbon centers on its creamy texture, cherry, chocolate, berries, and mature oak. Community Reception Community tasting impressions range from merely good to exceptional, but they consistently identify a thick mouthfeel, dark fruit, chocolate, vanilla, oak, and a lengthy finish. Some bottles reportedly improve after several weeks of headspace. The 2024 edition also performed especially well in a three-release comparison, where its black cherry, dark chocolate, syrupy texture, and complex finish distinguished it from the 2023 and 2025 batches. Video coverage includes The Mash and Drum and Bourbon Fool. Accessible descriptions confirm favorable coverage and particular praise for the flavor and long finish, but do not expose enough detail for additional note attribution.
Woodford Reserve Master’s Collection Batch Proof 121.2 | 2024 tasting sheet