Woodford Reserve is marking a significant milestone with the 20th release of its distinguished Master’s Collection whiskeys.

The first installment of this collection, titled “Four Grain,” was introduced by the Versailles distillery, which is a part of Brown-Forman, back in 2006.

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The upcoming release in fall 2024 will be the Madeira Cask Finish, showcasing Woodford Reserve bourbon aged in Madeira casks and meticulously blended with wheat whiskey.

“The Madeira Cask Finish is a wonderful way to mark 20 years of the Master’s Collection,” stated master distiller Elizabeth McCall. “Back in 2007, Woodford Reserve was one of the pioneers in finishing bourbons in wine casks. It stirred quite a debate then, but today it’s a standard practice among many distillers. This 20th release celebrates that important milestone with a fresh Madeira wine cask.”

The tasting notes reveal that this whiskey presents aromas of dark cherries, brown sugar, and candied oranges, enhanced by hints of clove and nutmeg. On the palate, it boasts rich notes of dried dark fruits like raisins and dried cranberries, transitioning into flavors of walnuts and baking spices, culminating in a prolonged candied walnut finish.

This year’s edition, Woodford Reserve Madeira Cask Finish, has a recommended retail price of $179.99 for a 700ml bottle. It can be found at the Woodford Reserve Distillery as well as select retailers across the nation. Additionally, it is available for purchase online at shop.woodfordreserve.com where shipping is offered to states that permit it.

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