The Story
Woodford 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.
The 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.
At 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.
Tasting Notes
- Nose: Toasted oak, pecan, vanilla, leather, and coconut with a slight dark cherry note — layered and distinct
- Palate: 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
- Finish: Warm and long with dry oak spice and leather persisting
Specs
- Distillery: Woodford Reserve Distillery, Versailles, Kentucky
- Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Masters Collection Batch Proof
- Mash Bill: 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley
- Distillation: Triple copper pot still + column still blend
- ABV: 61.6% (123.2 Proof)
- Release: 2019 (second vintage of the series)
- Size: 750ml
Browse the full Woodford Reserve collection at Wooden Cork.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the Batch Proof series? 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.
- Is the 2019 vintage different from later releases? 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.
- Is this a collector's piece? The 2019 vintage is one of the earlier and harder-to-find releases in the series for those building a complete vintage collection.
Description
Woodford 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.
The 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.
At 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.
Tasting Notes
- Nose: Toasted oak, pecan, vanilla, leather, and coconut with a slight dark cherry note — layered and distinct
- Palate: 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
- Finish: Warm and long with dry oak spice and leather persisting
Specs
- Distillery: Woodford Reserve Distillery, Versailles, Kentucky
- Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Masters Collection Batch Proof
- Mash Bill: 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley
- Distillation: Triple copper pot still + column still blend
- ABV: 61.6% (123.2 Proof)
- Release: 2019 (second vintage of the series)
- Size: 750ml
Browse the full Woodford Reserve collection at Wooden Cork.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the Batch Proof series? 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.
- Is the 2019 vintage different from later releases? 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.
- Is this a collector's piece? The 2019 vintage is one of the earlier and harder-to-find releases in the series for those building a complete vintage collection.
