Woodford Reserve Master's Collection Super Seasoned Oak is the 22nd release in the distillery's historic, experimental Master's Collection series, launched in 2005 to isolate and showcase individual variables in bourbon production. This release puts the barrel itself at the center of the experience, aged nine years in custom barrels made from staves exposed to the elements for five to seven years. Bottled at 100.4 proof (50.2% ABV), ten proof points above the flagship Woodford Reserve bourbon.

Years of Outdoor Seasoning, One Barrel

While traditional bourbon barrels rely on white oak seasoned outdoors for months to a year, Super Seasoned Oak uses staves exposed to the elements for five to seven years before being coopered into barrels. Under the leadership of Master Distiller Elizabeth McCall, this intensive seasoning reduces harsh green tannins, opens up the wood grain, and concentrates desirable sugars within the oak, imparting deep spice, toasted sweetness, and dark fruit complexity to the mature bourbon.

Part of a Limited Experimental Series

The Master's Collection exists to explore a single variable at a time in bourbon production, and Super Seasoned Oak is one of its most instructive entries yet. Released in limited quantities starting September 2026, it's built for bourbon drinkers who appreciate the interplay between caramelized sugar, vanilla, toasted nuts, baking spice, dark chocolate, and heavily seasoned wood.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: rich caramel and vanilla, with almond, cherry, and cinnamon-dusted dried red apple.
• Palate: a velvet current of vanilla and caramel, brightened with orange oils, cinnamon, and clove.
• Finish: sweet, with warm cinnamon.

How to Enjoy It

Sip it neat to take in its full oak-forward complexity, or build it into an Old Fashioned where its bold proof and seasoned oak character can shine.

Product Details

• Brand: Woodford Reserve
• Type: Kentucky straight bourbon, Master's Collection series
• Series: Master's Collection No. 22, Super Seasoned Oak
• Size: 700ml
• ABV: 50.2% (100.4 proof)
• Age: 9 years
• Origin: Versailles, Kentucky

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the proof of Super Seasoned Oak?

It is bottled at 100.4 proof, which is 50.2% ABV.

What makes this release different?

Its barrels are made from staves exposed to the elements for five to seven years before being coopered, far longer than the months to one year used for traditional bourbon barrels.

Is this a limited release?

Yes. It's the 22nd release in Woodford Reserve's limited, experimental Master's Collection series.

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