Woodford Reserve Kentucky Derby 149 Bottle Release
The Brown-Forman bourbon company is the Presenting Sponsor of the 149th Kentucky Derby®. With that partnership, a commemorative Woodford Reserve Derby Bottle 2023 release is coming which has grown into a tradition of its own.
Derby Bottle Artist
This Woodford Reserve Kentucky Derby bottle is designed by Kentucky native,Jaime Corum. She is an equine artist, therefore stunning horse portraits are an area of focus for the painter. Is it us, or do these Derby bottle designs outdo themselves with each new year? Could you even pick a favorite?
Corum spent her youth exploring the fascinating nuances of horse shape and movement, fostering an appreciation that continued to bloom when she achieved a Masters of Fine Arts degree from The University Of Kentucky. Her specialty is transforming each equine artwork into something remarkable: beautiful in appearance with a spirited charm all its own!
The iconic Woodford Reserve Derby bottle has been revving up fans since 1999—making it one of the most sought-after collectibles by those who are both bourbon and racing enthusiasts alike.
It should be noted that Corum was behind the 2022 Derby bottle painting is titled “Dreams in Bloom” which featured three thoroughbreds that are racing neck-and-neck. This distinguished scene which showcased the race horses in an intense scenario also featuredd a background of vivid spring flowers, adding balance and elegance to the design. Of course that spray of flowers includes the iconic red roses of Derby, symbolizing the Run for the Roses.
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“This is our most collectible Derby bottle yet, as Secretariat is perhaps the most revered and most loved racehorse in history,” Woodford Reserve Master Distiller Elizabeth McCall said. “Even 50 years after his stunning achievement, Secretariat’s Triple Crown run is still considered one of the most iconic achievements in sports.”
Bottle Artwork
The Bluegrass region of Kentucky is know as “Horse Country” or the “Horse Capital of the World!” Therefore, every year at the Keeneland Spring Sales folks flock from across the globe to find the finest horses money can buy. However, there are a few great champions that all of those enthusiasts wish to reach someday.
Secretariat is a legendary thoroughbred and true champion: no one can come close to matching his impressive Triple Crown victory or record-breaking race times at the Kentucky Derby, Preakness and Belmont. He’s truly earned every bit of praise he continues to receive today!
“I hope that my painting for this year’s Woodford Reserve Derby bottle, “Still The Greatest,” allows us to remember that moment of dreamlike perfection when Secretariat won the 1973 Kentucky Derby,” Corum said. “ I have been honored to paint Secretariat many times over the years, but this one is truly special to me, as it celebrates his 50th anniversary and is paired with Woodford Reserve. Who could imagine a more perfect pairing of two things that will never go out of style?”
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Release Date
The Woodford Reserve 1-liter bottles of their Kentucky Straight Bourbon will go on sale starting March 1, 2023. These annual collector’s bottles have been sought after by bourbon lovers and horse racing fans alike since their inception in 1999. The Woodford Reserve Bourbon inside these collectors bottles is their flagship 90.4 proof which is a clean, brilliant honey amber color. The Woodford Reserve Kentucky Derby 149 Bottle Release has a MSRP cost of 49.99.
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