LOUISVILLE, Ky., Jan. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Woodford Reserve®
announces that it will introduce its first permanent line extension
with Woodford Reserve Double Oaked. In March, bourbon lovers will
have the chance to get their hands on the ultra-premium product
that's twice barreled in White Oak
– two unique barrels are used to craft every bottle of Double
Oaked.
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Woodford Reserve Double Oaked is matured to perfection in
handcrafted barrels created at Woodford Reserve's own cooperage.
The barrels are uniquely toasted and charred to create the rich
flavor and color characteristics that are so distinctive in Double
Oaked. Full-bodied with a long, rich finish Woodford Reserve
Double Oaked is meant to be savored neat, straight out of the
bottle, or with an ice cube.
"Maturation in a new, charred oak barrel provides Woodford
Reserve with all of its natural color and a great deal of its
award-winning flavor. This Double Oaked expression has been
uniquely matured in two separate, custom crafted barrels," said
Chris Morris, master distiller for
Woodford Reserve. "The second was deeply toasted before its light
charring. The double barreling of mature Woodford Reserve in
this unique barrel allows the spirit to extract an additional
amount of soft, sweet oak character."
The first Woodford Reserve barrel is crafted from oak that has
seasoned out of doors for nine months and this is completely
toasted and charred on the inside – like no other whiskey barrel in
the world. The second barrel has been toasted for more than twice
as long as the first fill barrel and is then very lightly charred -
again unique amongst all the world's whiskey barrels. The
secret to the Double Oaked character is in the second barrel. A
custom crafted barrel with a heavier toast allows flavors of honey,
cream, vanilla to be magnified and a light char gives elegant sweet
aromatic notes.
"The overwhelming response to our Master's Collection Seasoned
Oak Finish offering inspired us to create a twice-barreled bourbon
that is available year-round," said Laura
Petry, brand manager for Woodford Reserve. "The result of
the double maturation is a smooth, full-bodied expression with a
long, rich finish that we are proud to share with others who are as
passionate about bourbon as we are."
Woodford Reserve Double Oaked is 90.4 proof with a suggested
retail price of $49.99 for a 750ml
bottle and will initially be sold in various U.S. markets.
Tasting Notes for Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
Color: Deep Amber
Aroma: Rich notes of dark fruit, caramel, sharp honey,
chocolate, marzipan and toasted oak.
Taste: A full-bodied mix of vanilla, dark caramel, hazelnut,
apple fruit and spices.
Finish: Long and creamy with hints of honeyed apple
lingering on.
Woodford Reserve is a product of the Brown-Forman Corporation, a
producer and marketer of fine quality beverage alcohol brands such
as Jack Daniel's, Southern Comfort,
Finlandia, Korbel, Tequila
Herradura, Sonoma-Cutrer, Chambord, and Tuaca. Please enjoy
your bourbon responsibly. For more information on Woodford Reserve,
visit www.woodfordreserve.com.
©2011 Woodford Reserve Double Oaked, Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Whiskey, 45.2% Alc. by Vol., The Woodford Reserve Distillery,
Versailles, KY.
SOURCE Woodford Reserve