Woodford Reserve 'Baccarat Edition' Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Product details
| Management number | 253522145 | Release Date | 2026/10/24 | List Price | CA$660.00 | Model Number | 253522145 | ||
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Woodford Reserve 'Baccarat Edition' Kentucky Straight Bourbon is an ultra-luxury spirit from the United States, specifically produced in the heart of Woodford County, Kentucky. The distillery, located on a National Historic Landmark site where fine bourbon was first made in 1812, is currently owned by the Brown-Forman Corporation. This unique expression represents a collaboration between the historic American distillery and the renowned French crystal house, Baccarat, to celebrate the historical connections between France and Kentucky.
Spirit Description
This bourbon is crafted by finishing Woodford Reserve's most complex Kentucky straight bourbon in select XO Cognac barrels from France for an additional three years. This process aims to achieve a seamless fusion of American whiskey character and French oak elegance.
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Colour: The spirit displays a clean and brilliant deep honey amber hue.
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Aroma: The nose is rich and toasted, featuring oak dusted with chocolate and cocoa notes, creamy vanilla bean, and hints of clove and cinnamon spice over a deep layer of dried fruit and citrus peel.
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Palate: It delivers an impeccably balanced and silky palate where elegant vanilla, dark chocolate, and dried fruit top layers of rich malt, toasted nuts, and oak.
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Body: The whiskey is notably polished with a velvety, satin texture and opulent depth.
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Finish: It concludes with a long, warm, and elegantly layered finish characterized by delicately spiced caramel mocha notes and a creamy confectionary tail.
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ABV: This edition is typically bottled at 45.2%.
Accolades
Woodford Reserve 'Baccarat Edition' is highly regarded by connoisseurs and critics alike as a pinnacle of luxury bourbon.
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95 Points: Rated by 'Whisky Advocate' for its exceptional quality and craftsmanship.
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Collector Standing: Highly praised by 'Forbes' for its unique blend of flavours and smooth finish, it is considered a centerpiece for serious collectors.
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Presentation: The spirit is housed in a bespoke, handmade Baccarat crystal decanter that takes five days to create, featuring real gold lettering and a crystal topper adorned with the distillery's initials.
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