{"product_id":"woodford-reserve-batch-proof-2020-release-kentucky-straight-bourbon-whiskey","title":"Woodford Reserve Master's Collection Batch Proof 123.2 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWoodford Reserve Masters Collection Batch Proof 123.2 — the 2019 annual release of the Batch Proof series, the second vintage of the program that launched in 2018: Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon bottled at 123.2 proof without dilution, 32.8 proof points above the standard 90.4.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Batch Proof series was first released in 2018 under Master Distiller Chris Morris as an expression of one of Woodford's five flavor sources — maturation — explored through the lens of proof. The concept: the same bourbon, the same production, the same barrels, but bottled at the batch's natural proof rather than reduced to 90.4 with water. The 2019 release at 123.2 proof was the second edition, establishing the series as an ongoing annual program. Approximately 120 barrels per batch, collective proof measured after batching.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 123.2 proof the 2019 vintage sits in the middle of the series range — above the lowest vintage (2022 at 118.4) and below the highest (128.3). For collectors building a complete Batch Proof series, the 2019 is one of the earlier and harder-to-find vintages.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toasted oak, pecan, vanilla, leather, and coconut with a slight dark cherry note — layered and distinct\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich toasted nuts, tobacco, oak, nutmeg, and baking spice; darker and drier than some vintages, with less of the sweet caramel forward notes and more of the savory oak influence\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm and long with dry oak spice and leather persisting\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 Batch Proof\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMash Bill:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDistillation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Triple copper pot still + column still blend\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 61.6% (123.2 Proof)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRelease:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2019 (second vintage of the series)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\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\u003eWhat is the Batch Proof series?\u003c\/strong\u003e An annual Masters Collection release that bottles standard Woodford Reserve bourbon at its natural batch proof without dilution. First released in 2018; the 123.2 was the second vintage in 2019.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIs the 2019 vintage different from later releases?\u003c\/strong\u003e All Batch Proof vintages use the same production process. The differences between years come from the specific barrels selected and their natural collective proof, which varies based on warehouse floor, barrel age, and maturation conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIs this a collector's piece?\u003c\/strong\u003e The 2019 vintage is one of the earlier and harder-to-find releases in the series for those building a complete vintage 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 the Batch Proof series?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"An annual Masters Collection release bottling standard Woodford Reserve bourbon at its natural batch proof without dilution. 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