{"product_id":"woodford-reserve-masters-collection-batch-proof-124-7","title":"Woodford Reserve Master's Collection Batch Proof 124.7","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWoodford Reserve Masters Collection Batch Proof 124.7 — the 2023 annual release of the Batch Proof series: Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon bottled at the natural batch proof of 124.7 without dilution, the first Batch Proof release overseen entirely by Master Distiller Elizabeth McCall following her appointment in early 2023.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Batch Proof series was developed by then-Master Distiller Chris Morris as a way to explore the fifth of Woodford's five flavor sources — maturation — through the lens of proof. The concept: change nothing except the finishing step, bottling at the batch's natural proof rather than reducing to the standard 90.4. Every year, Master Distiller McCall selects roughly 120 barrels and bottles at whatever collective proof those barrels naturally reach. In McCall's own words about the series: \"It is the same process each year. We let the barrels lead the way in proof, which impacts the flavor.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 124.7 proof, the 2023 vintage is one of the higher-proof Batch Proof releases — a jump from the 118.4 of 2022, indicating a higher proportion of upper-floor, more concentrated barrels in that year's selection. Reviewers described the 2023 as one of the most decadent and complex Batch Proof releases, with dark cherry and chocolate leading the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich toasted oak, vanilla, cinnamon, dark fruit, and caramel with the complexity that the copper pot still contribution provides even at high proof\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark cherry, chocolate, baking spice, caramel, and oak — decadent and full-bodied; the triple pot still character keeps the high proof approachable and clean\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and warming with spice, leather, and chocolate notes persisting; described by reviewers as one of the best finishes in the Batch Proof series\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 62.35% (124.7 Proof)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRelease:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2023 (first under Master Distiller Elizabeth McCall)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 700ml\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 Batch Proof?\u003c\/strong\u003e The same Woodford Reserve bourbon, not diluted to the standard 90.4 proof. Bottled at the natural collective proof of the selected batch of barrels — about 120 casks per annual release.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhy 700ml instead of 750ml?\u003c\/strong\u003e Starting with the 2023 release, Woodford moved to 700ml bottles for the Batch Proof series to align with the international standard bottle size, facilitating global distribution.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat made 2023 a higher-proof year than 2022?\u003c\/strong\u003e Barrel selection. The 2022 release at 118.4 proof had more lower-floor barrels in its composition; the 2023 vintage at 124.7 had more upper-floor barrels, which concentrate to higher natural proofs through more aggressive warehouse temperature cycling.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is Batch Proof?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The same Woodford Reserve bourbon, not diluted to 90.4 proof. 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