Woodford Reserve, the Presenting Sponsor of the Kentucky Derby, honors "The Greatest Two Minutes in Sports" with the release of the 2023 commemorative Derby 149 bottle. This year's special release celebrates the 50th anniversary of one of the most iconic moments in sports history: Secretariat winning the 1973 Derby, still the fastest at 1:59 2/5. Bottled at 90.4 proof (45.2% ABV).

Artwork Honoring a Legend

The bottle features the artwork of Kentucky native Jaime Corum, known for her stunning horse portraits. Her painting captures Secretariat in the Winner's Circle at Churchill Downs, entitled "Secretariat – Still the Greatest."

The Same Woodford Reserve Inside

Inside the bottle is Woodford Reserve's signature Kentucky Straight Bourbon, built on a mash bill of 72% corn, 18% rye, and 10% malted barley. Only the label artwork is exclusive to this 149th Derby release; the bourbon itself is the same award-winning Distiller's Select that's made Woodford Reserve one of America's most celebrated distilleries.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: cocoa, vanilla, orange, and tobacco.
• Palate: rich, complex, and chewy, with caramel, toffee, baking spice, and chocolate.
• Finish: silky smooth, creamy, and long.

How to Enjoy It

Sip it neat or on the rocks to appreciate its smooth, complex profile, or pour it to toast any Derby-day celebration.

Product Details

• Brand: Woodford Reserve
• Type: Kentucky straight bourbon, commemorative edition
• Edition: Kentucky Derby 149, 2023, Secretariat 50th anniversary
• Size: 1 liter
• ABV: 45.2% (90.4 proof)
• Mash bill: 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley
• Origin: Versailles, Kentucky

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ABV of this bottle?

It is bottled at 90.4 proof, which is 45.2% ABV.

Is the bourbon different from standard Woodford Reserve?

No. Only the label artwork is exclusive to this Derby 149 release; the bourbon inside is the same Woodford Reserve Distiller's Select.

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