Woodford Reserve Distillery

Inspired By Bourbon’s History – The art of making fine bourbon first took place on the site of the Woodford Reserve Distillery, a National Historic Landmark, in 1812. You get that sense of history. The history of bourbon is the history of Kentucky, is the history of the United States.

Grain Recipe – Woodford Reserve is crafted from a grain recipe of 72% corn, 18% Rye, and 10% malted barley. This recipe balances the sweetness of corn with the spice of rye, and the nuttiness of malt to build the base for the world’s most flavorful bourbon.

Water Source – The water we use to craft Woodford Reserve comes directly from the distillery. It is naturally filtered by the limestone deposits under our property. Iron-free and mineral rich, it is a crucial ingredient in process.

Fermentation – Our fermentation process is among the longest in the industry. This extra time, paired with our unique yeast strain, created a great depth of character and a complex range of flavors.

Distillation – The perfectly balanced flavor of Woodford Reserve comes from a careful batching process of whiskey distilled in column stills. No other whiskey can boost such a flavor combination.

Maturation – We mature Woodford Reserve in new, charred, white oak barrels of our own making. The barrel is a key ingredient in our process, contributing flavor, complexity, and balance. That’s why we craft, toast, and char bourbon barrels at our very own cooperage. After filling, barrels age in our unque heat-cycled warehouses until mature.