{"id":49024,"date":"2020-02-13T10:56:53","date_gmt":"2020-02-13T10:56:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/?p=49024"},"modified":"2020-02-13T10:56:53","modified_gmt":"2020-02-13T10:56:53","slug":"woodford-reserve-releases-batch-proof-2020-limited-edition-bourbon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/woodford-reserve-releases-batch-proof-2020-limited-edition-bourbon\/","title":{"rendered":"Woodford Reserve releases Batch Proof 2020 limited edition bourbon"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Woodford Reserve is proud to release its annual limited-edition, high-proof expression \u2014 Woodford Reserve Batch Proof \u2014bottled at 123.6 proof. This expression is part of the annual Master\u2019s Collection series, which celebrates Master Distiller Chris Morris\u2019 vision and Woodford Reserve\u2019s commitment to innovation and craftsmanship within the bourbon and whiskey category.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>A celebration of Woodford Reserve\u2019s proprietary batching process \u2013 blending barrels and bottling the whiskey at its actual proof, straight from the barrel \u2013 Batch Proof is crafted using the same grain bill and process as Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon. Batch Proof however, takes Woodford Reserve\u2019s trademark flavor range of sweet vanilla and toasted oak to a whole new level offering consumers the privilege of tasting Woodford Reserve in its purest form (and not the standard 90.4 for which Woodford is known).<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMost do not get to experience Woodford Reserve at such a high proof presentation, so we are excited to have the opportunity to share this special bourbon with connoisseurs,\u201d said Master Distiller Chris Morris. \u201cThe intensity and depth of flavor found in Woodford Reserve Batch proof is truly remarkable.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/WR.jpg\"><img data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/WR.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/WR-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/WR-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/WR-50x50.jpg 50w\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/WR.jpg\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-49026 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"\"    sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-49026\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/WR.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/WR.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/WR-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/WR-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.dutyfreehunter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/WR-50x50.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Tasting Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Colour<\/strong>: Rich chestnut<\/p>\n<p><strong>Aroma<\/strong>: Dried cranberry and raisin fruit spiced with sandalwood, clove, aged leather and a hint of spearmint. A dusting of cocoa and dark chocolate adds to its deep character<\/p>\n<p><strong>Flavour<\/strong>: Rich raisin and brown sugar sweetness balanced with a spicy leather character atop a rich layer of oak, almond and cedar wood notes<\/p>\n<p><strong>Finish<\/strong>: A long finish of raisin fruit and malty sweetness<\/p>\n<p>This year\u2019s edition of Batch Proof 123.6 follows the Spring 2019 release of the highly acclaimed Batch Proof 123.3, which was named #6 in the Top 20 Whiskies of 2019 List.<\/p>\n<p><strong>This limited-edition collection is available in select U.S. and global markets and has suggested retail price of $129.99 for a 750ml bottle.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Woodford Reserve is proud to release its annual limited-edition, high-proof expression \u2014 Woodford Reserve Batch Proof \u2014bottled at 123.6 proof. 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