{"product_id":"woodford-reserve-2022-kentucky-derby","title":"Woodford Reserve 2022 Kentucky Derby 148","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWoodford Reserve Kentucky Derby 148 Edition — the 2022 annual commemorative bottle honoring the 148th running of the Kentucky Derby, featuring original artwork by Kentucky artist Jamie Corum — an oil painting capturing the power and pageantry of Churchill Downs on Derby Day.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWoodford Reserve has served as the Presenting Sponsor of the Kentucky Derby since 1999 and commissions a new original artwork for each year's limited-edition commemorative bottle. The 2022 bottle marks the return of the Derby to full capacity following the restricted-attendance years of 2020 and 2021 — a Derby Day that carried particular emotional weight for the Churchill Downs faithful who had waited two years to experience the race in full.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJamie Corum is a Kentucky artist known for her equine oil paintings, bringing the warmth and texture of the oil medium to a subject that has defined Kentucky art for generations. The Derby 148 bottle pairs that tradition with the annual tradition of Woodford Reserve at Churchill Downs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dried fruit, vanilla, caramel, and gentle spice\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich caramel, baking spice, chocolate, and oak with rounded fruit complexity from triple copper pot still distillation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-long with warm spice and caramel\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\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMash Bill:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45.2% (90.4 Proof)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRace:\u003c\/strong\u003e 148th Kentucky Derby, 2022\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jamie Corum (Kentucky artist)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oil painting\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 Liter\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/woodford-reserve\"\u003eWoodford Reserve collection at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHow long has Woodford Reserve been the official bourbon of the Kentucky Derby?\u003c\/strong\u003e Since 1999. Woodford Reserve has served as Presenting Sponsor for over 25 years and releases a new limited-edition commemorative bottle every year featuring original commissioned artwork.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIs the Derby 148 bottle different from the Derby 149 by the same artist?\u003c\/strong\u003e Both feature Jamie Corum's oil paintings, but each year's commission is a distinct original work. The Derby 148 and 149 bottles are separate artistic interpretations of Churchill Downs and thoroughbred racing.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIs the whiskey the same as standard Woodford Reserve?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — every Derby bottle is Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon at 90.4 proof in a 1-liter format.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How long has Woodford Reserve been the official bourbon of the Kentucky Derby?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Since 1999. 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