Woodford Reserve Master’s Collection Madeira Cask Finish Whiskey

I get a little confused sometimes with these bottlings, but here is what I understand. This is the now the 20th edition of the Woodford Reserve Very Fine Very Rare Bourbon. The juice here is up to 16 years old though some could be a little younger, and the distillery has unveiled that Chris Morris’ 2003 juice is also in this, which is 17 years old. If you’re still following me, good.

These bottlings are aptly named, and the prices that I’m seeing for some of these have skyrocketed to double or triple the price. This is the first ever Madiera Cask Finish, so I wouldn’t be surprised to see the same here down the road.

I get a ton of burnt orange, brown sugar and tobacco spices on the nose with a smooth and sweet mid-palate that boasts notes of caramel and honey. The finish continues to evolve with each sip and peel back new layers. Bottled at 90.4 Proof and hidden well in the smoothness of the blend.