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Woodford Reserve is launching a new whiskey finished in Tawny Port casks

Woodford Reserve's new Distillery Series whiskey was finished in barrels that previously held Tawny Port Wine

By Christopher Osburn May 26, 2025 6:18 PM

Woodford Reserve

Located in Versailles, Kentucky, Woodford Reserve is a distillery that seems to release nothing but noteworthy whiskeys. Its newest Distillery Series expression is no exception. That’s because this limited-edition whiskey was finished in barrels that previously held Tawny Port wine.

Woodford Reserve Distillery Series – Tawny Port Finish

Whiskey glass — coldsnowstorm / istock

To say that the creation of this whiskey is complicated is an understatement. Master Distiller Elizabeth McCall begins with a blend of rye whiskey and bourbon, which is then blended with a bourbon finished in Tawny Port barrels.

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According to Woodford Reserve, the result is a unique, nuanced, 90.4-proof whiskey that begins with a nose of brown sugar, dark chocolate, wintry spices, bananas, and dried fruits. Sipping it reveals hints of raisins, plums, gentle spices, brown sugar, and candied nuts. The finish is long and warm and ends with a mix of dried fruits and toasted nuts.

“This expression highlights our ability to artfully blend rye and bourbon whiskey, as well our approach to barrel experimentation,” McCall says.

“The Tawny Port barrels impart delicate notes of wood and concentrated fruit, which, combined with the charred oak barrels, allow us to create a rich, layered whiskey.”

Where can I buy it?

Pouring whiskey in a glass — lenakorzh / iStock

This limited-edition whiskey is available at select retailers in Kentucky and the Woodford Reserve Distillery for the suggested retail price of $64.99 for a 375ml bottle. It is also available to be purchased on the Woodford Reserve website to be shipped to Kentucky, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Nebraska, and Washington D.C. only. For more information on the Distillery Series and all of Woodford Reserve’s expressions, visit www.woodfordreserve.com.

Christopher Osburn is a food and drinks writer located in the Finger Lakes Region of New York. He’s been writing professional Read Full Bio

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