Woodford Reserve Toasted Oak Oat Grain Bourbon Limited Edition “Distillery Series” Release
The latestWoodford Reserve Toasted Oak Oat Grain Bourbon “Distillery Series” release if officially set to drop in June, 2022! More details on how to get your hands on this bottle release at the bottom of this review.
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Like most of the expressions in the series, this highly anticipated drop is featured on our bourbon release calendar. Therefore, stay tuned to that for all of the upcoming Woodford Reserve releases. Nonetheless, here we review everything bourbon lovers need to know from price to proof. What exactly is the “Distillery Series” though you may ask?
The Distillery Series started in 2015, featuring experimental releases typically only available at the Woodford Reserve Distillery in Versailles, Kentucky. Some of those releases include Double Double Oaked and Honey Barrel Finished. The WoodfordDistillery Series features 3 releases annually, therefore this is the second in that series.
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Review & Tasting Notes
The Woodford ReserveToasted Oak Oat Grain Bourbon Distillery Series release is compromised of fully maturedWoodford Reserve Oat Grain Bourbon. Next, it is finished in a second, heavily toasted barrel, and then bottled at 90.4 proof. Those extra steps and focus on the final product results in a beautiful topaz color shining through theflask-like375mlbottle that has became expected from Woodford Reserve Distillery.
Inside the bottle itself is full of aroma that features spice notes that range fromcinnamon raisin oatmeal cookie dusted with cocoa, dark chocolate shavings and then drizzled with dark molasses. As for the juice itself, with the first sip your palate will be greeted withspice notes that range from clove, cinnamon, and nutmeg to citrus and dark chocolate.
As mentioned, the Distillery Series itself is an experimental series. That goes for the fans and for the Master Distiller. “Experimenting with new ways of making Woodford Reserve is one of my favorite parts of my job,” said Master Distiller Chris Morris. “It allows us to explore new flavors with our bourbon.”
Color
Topaz
Nose
Aroma: Well done cinnamon raisin oatmeal cookie dusted with cocoa, dark chocolate shavings and drizzled with dark molasses.
Palate
Taste: Sharp spice notes of clove, cinnamon and nutmeg merge with citrus and a very dark chocolate character.
Finish
Dry with a chocolate bitters hint.
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Release Date & Availability
TheWoodford Reserve Toasted Oak Oat Grain Bourbon “Distillery Series” release officially drops Tuesday, June 7, 2022. It will only be available at the Woodford Reserve Distillery gift shop and select Kentucky retailers.
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Proof & ABV
ThisToasted Oak Oat Grain Bourbon is bottled at 90.4 proof and is non-chill filtered. The90.4-proofing is the equivalent of 45.2% ABV.
Mash Bill
The mash bill for this Woodford Reserve release is around 66% corn, 18% oats, and 12% malted barley, and 4% rye. When compared to other bourbons, the oats in the mashbill create a sticky mash which is more challenging to regulate. However, the results are distinctly oatmeal, raisins, dates, cinnamon, and brown sugar.
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MSRP & Secondary Price
This 2022 Limited Edition release is only available in a 375ml bottle which resembles a similar flask-like looking bottle the distillery uses for the most of its releases, but in smaller form.Woodford DoubleToasted Oak Oat Grain has an MSRP of $60. Being as it is a limited edition offering with limited allocation, the secondary market price will surely have you paying more than that.
However, you usually don’t see these bottles pop up on the secondary market at scale. With suggested retail pricing set for $60, your best option is probably to just take a roadtrip to the distillery.
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