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Woodford Reserve Kentucky Derby 142
Woodford Reserve

Woodford Reserve Kentucky Derby 142

3.83 Decent

40 reviews40 ratings

85 critic score Above average for whiskey

Whiskey Bourbon Kentucky No age statement 45.2% ABV

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About this bottle

Woodford Reserve released this limited-edition bottling of its signature bourbon to commemorate the 142nd Kentucky Derby, held at Churchill Downs Racetrack in Louisville on May 7, 2016. As the "official bourbon of the Kentucky Derby," the bourbon inside this commemorative 1L bottle, featuring artwork by equine painter Thomas Allen Pauly, is the original Woodford Reserve Bourbon at 45.2% ABV.

How it tastes

Measured across 14 flavor axes. Tap a note to find other bottles that lead with it.

Rich 70
Spicy 70
Oily 60
Smoky 60
Tart 40
Sweet 40
Vanilla 30

Reviews

Showing the most detailed of 5 parsed reviews.

Mark Mattson 4.0

An excellent, well-balanced bourbon. A beautiful aroma of baking spices like cinnamon and clove, alongside peach, vanilla, banana, and pear. Flavors of oak, vanilla, brown sugar, with a subtle spice on the finish.

Chris Chavez 4.0

I can definitely taste the orange. Smooth with a bit of smoke and a mildly warm finish.

Ernie Blaylock 3.0

Vanilla, sweet corn, and significant heat. I favor Double Oaked.

Deshawn Byers 3.0

Needs more complexity. A less intense flavor than double oak.

Shayna Whipple

Toasted nuts with a hint of vanilla.

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