{"product_id":"woodford-reserve-2015-sweet-mash-redux-90-4-proof-375ml","title":"Woodford Reserve 2015 Sweet Mash Redux 90.4 Proof 375ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWoodford Reserve 2015 Sweet Mash Redux 90.4 Proof 375ml — a Masters Collection experimental expression revisiting the pre-Prohibition sweet mash production method, a fundamentally different fermentation approach from the sour mash process that defines modern Kentucky bourbon production.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eModern bourbon production almost universally uses sour mash fermentation: a portion of the previous batch's spent mash (backset) is added to each new fermentation to maintain consistent pH and flavor continuity. The Sweet Mash Redux returns to the pre-Prohibition method — starting each fermentation fresh, without backset, using only fresh water, grain, and yeast. The result is a bourbon with a distinctly different fermentation character: sweeter, lighter, and more delicate in its grain notes than the consistent sourness that defines the modern sour mash style. One of the more historically significant Masters Collection experimental releases.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweeter and lighter than standard Woodford Reserve — fresh grain, caramel, and vanilla without the subtle tang of sour mash fermentation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Delicate and sweet — light caramel, vanilla, fresh grain, and the rounded triple pot still character in a softer, more approachable framework than standard bourbon\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gentle and medium with clean grain sweetness and soft oak\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Woodford Reserve Distillery, Versailles, Kentucky\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Masters Collection, Sweet Mash\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet mash (no backset) — pre-Prohibition method\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDistillation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Triple copper pot still\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45.2% (90.4 Proof)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRelease:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2015 Redux | \u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e 375ml\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bourbon\"\u003ebourbon\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat is sweet mash vs sour mash?\u003c\/strong\u003e Sour mash adds spent backset from the previous batch to control pH and ensure fermentation consistency — the standard modern method. Sweet mash starts each fermentation fresh without backset, producing a lighter, sweeter, less complex fermentation character closer to pre-Prohibition bourbon.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIs sweet mash bourbon better?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is different — lighter, sweeter, and more delicate. Sour mash produces more depth and complexity from the consistent pH environment; sweet mash emphasizes fresh grain sweetness. Neither is objectively better; they are stylistically distinct.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is the 2015 Sweet Mash Redux?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is bottled at 90.4 proof (45.2% ABV) in a 375ml format as part of the Woodford Reserve Masters Collection.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is sweet mash vs sour mash?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Sour mash adds spent backset to control pH and consistency — the standard modern method. Sweet mash starts each fermentation fresh without backset, producing lighter, sweeter character closer to pre-Prohibition bourbon.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is sweet mash bourbon better?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Different, not better — lighter, sweeter, and more delicate. 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