Woodford Reserve has released the fall 2024 Master’s Collection release — Madeira Cask Finish.
This bottling is Woodford Reserve whiskey finished in Madeira casks and blended with wheat whiskey.
On the nose is dark cherries, brown sugar and candied oranges sprinkled with clove and nutmeg, the distillery reports. Flavors include dried dark fruit notes of raisin with dried cranberries, fading into walnut and baking spice on the finish.
Madeira Cask Finish marks the 20th release in the collection, following last year’s Historic Barrel Entry.
“Madeira Cask Finish is a tremendous way to celebrate 20 years of the Master’s Collection,” says Master Distiller Elizabeth McCall. “In 2007, Woodford Reserve was among the first bourbons to finish in wine casks. It was quite controversial at the time, but is now a common practice by other distillers. This 20th expression marks that historic milestone, with a new Madeira wine cask.”
Woodford Reserve Distillery introduced the Master’s Collection in 2006 with the release of Four Grain.
Woodford Reserve Madeira Cask Finish is available for the suggested retail price of $179.99 for a 700-ml. bottle. It is available starting today at Woodford Reserve Distillery and at select retailers nationally. It is also available for shipping in states where it is legal (KY, ND, NE, ND, D.C. only) in our online store at shop.woodfordreserve.com.