Woodford Reserve Bourbon Holiday Limited Edition 2023

Woodford Reserve Holiday Edition 2023 — the annual limited-edition holiday release from Woodford Reserve: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey presented in year-specific holiday gift packaging, designed for gifting and holiday entertaining.

Woodford Reserve releases a holiday edition bottle each year in packaging distinct from the standard production bottle. The whiskey inside is the same Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon — the 72/18/10 mash bill, triple copper pot still distillation, 90.4 proof — in a bottle format that reads as a deliberate gift rather than a standard shelf purchase. Woodford describes the Holiday Edition as "made-to-gift and ready to dazzle" — the 200-plus detectable flavor notes of the standard expression wrapped in packaging that announces itself as a seasonal release.

The Holiday Edition is one of the most reliably well-received bourbon gifts at any price point, suited to anyone from a new bourbon drinker to a seasoned enthusiast who appreciates the gesture of a year-specific bottling over the standard label.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Dried fruit, vanilla, caramel, and gentle spice — the classic Woodford Reserve profile from triple copper pot still distillation
• Palate: Rich caramel, baking spice, dark cherry, chocolate, and toasted oak; approachable and full at 90.4 proof
• Finish: Medium-long with warm spice and caramel tapering cleanly

Specs

• Distillery: Woodford Reserve Distillery, Versailles, Kentucky
• Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
• Mash Bill: 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley
• Distillation: Triple copper pot still
• ABV: 45.2% (90.4 Proof)
• Release: 2023 Holiday Edition

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Frequently Asked Questions

• Is the whiskey different from standard Woodford Reserve? No — the Holiday Edition contains the same Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon at 90.4 proof. The year-specific gift packaging is what distinguishes it from the standard bottle.
• Who is this best suited for as a gift? Anyone who drinks bourbon, from casual drinkers to enthusiasts. The holiday packaging gives it gift identity; the whiskey inside is one of the most universally appreciated American bourbons at its price point.
• Is this a limited release? Yes — annual holiday editions are produced in limited quantities and are not restocked after the holiday season sells through.