About the product
Celebrate the 150th Kentucky Derby with this exclusive Woodford Reserve limited edition. The "Adorned in Roses" bottle features elegant floral artwork honoring the iconic Run for the Roses. This premium Kentucky straight bourbon delivers Woodford Reserve's signature smooth, complex character with notes of vanilla, caramel, and spice. A collector's piece for bourbon enthusiasts and Derby fans alike. Perfect for special occasions or as a distinguished gift.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairings
Taste Notes
Because the standard 150th bottle contains the flagship Distiller’s Select, it follows the brand’s award-winning profile of balance and complexity:
- Nose: Heavy with rich dried fruits, hints of mint and orange, dusted with cocoa and faint vanilla/tobacco spice.
- Palate: Rich, chewy, and rounded. You’ll find complex flavors of citrus, cinnamon, and cocoa, alongside toffee, caramel, and chocolate notes.
- Finish: Silky smooth, almost creamy, with a long, warm, and satisfying tail of spiced wood.
Food Pairings
Woodford Reserve is famous for its "flavor wheel" approach to food. This bourbon is designed to be paired with ingredients that highlight its 200+ flavor notes:
- Savory: Aged Parmesan Cheese. The high fat content coats the mouth and highlights the nutty and woody characteristics of the maturation.
- Sweet/Tart: Dried Cranberries. The tartness ignites the fruit and floral aromas (cherry/blackberry) created by Woodford's extra-long fermentation.
- Rich: Dark Chocolate. High-grade dark chocolate brings out the "spice" section of the bourbon—specifically coffee, clove, and tobacco leaf.
- The "Derby" Classic: Old Kentucky Chocolates (Bourbon Balls). The pecans and chocolate are a natural mirror to the spirit's core profile.
About the brand
Woodford Reserve is the "Official Bourbon of the Kentucky Derby." Owned by Brown-Forman, it is defined by five sources of flavor: mineral-rich water, a unique grain recipe (18% rye), extra-long fermentation, triple-distillation in copper pot stills, and maturation in handcrafted barrels.
The Artist: The 150th "Adorned in Roses" label was created by Kentucky artist Wylie Caudill, known for his signature floral patterns that symbolize the diverse fans of the Derby.
