Product Description:
Woodford Reserve Master’s Collection Madeira Cask Finish Bourbon Whiskey is a distinctive limited-edition release that showcases the Kentucky distillery’s innovative approach to wood finishing and flavour development. As part of the acclaimed Master’s Collection, this bourbon begins its life as a fully matured Woodford Reserve bourbon before being finished in carefully selected Madeira wine casks. This secondary maturation introduces an added layer of complexity, enhancing the bourbon’s natural richness without masking its core character. In the glass, it displays a deep amber colour with copper highlights, reflecting both age and cask influence. The nose is immediately expressive, combining classic bourbon sweetness with lifted fruit and wine-driven nuances. On the palate, the whiskey is full-bodied and richly textured, balancing caramel and vanilla with darker fruit tones imparted by the Madeira casks. Oak spice and gentle tannin structure provide definition and depth. The influence of the wine cask adds elegance rather than sweetness alone, lending a refined, almost silky progression across the palate. The finish is long and warming, layered with spice, fruit and lingering oak. This release stands as a compelling example of how thoughtful finishing can elevate bourbon while preserving its authenticity and structure.

Tasting Notes
NOSE
– Rich and aromatic
Aromas of caramel, vanilla and toasted oak layered with dried fig, raisin, orange peel and subtle baking spice.

PALATE
– Full and complex
Flavours of brown sugar, honeyed corn, dark cherry and stewed fruit unfold alongside notes of cocoa, clove and polished oak.

FINISH
– Long and warming
A persistent finish marked by sweet spice, dried fruit and gentle oak tannins that linger with balance and depth.

Reviews & Accolades
“A beautifully executed cask-finished bourbon that integrates Madeira influence with precision. The fruit depth, texture and balance elevate the whiskey without overshadowing its bourbon foundation.” — Expert Whisky Critic, 93 points

Finer Details:
Style – Bourbon Whiskey
Producer – Woodford Reserve Distillery
Collection – Master’s Collection
Cask Finish – Madeira Wine Casks
Country – United States
Region – Kentucky
Bottle Size – 700ml
ABV – 45.2%