{"product_id":"woodford-reserve-masters-collection-super-seasoned-oak-straight-bourbon","title":"Woodford Reserve Master's Collection Super Seasoned Oak Straight Bourbon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWoodford Reserve Master’s Collection Super Seasoned Oak Straight Bourbon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e22nd release in Woodford Reserve’s experimental Master’s Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, created under the direction of Master Distiller \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElizabeth McCall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to explore the influence of exceptionally long oak seasoning on Kentucky bourbon. Released in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the whiskey is made from Woodford Reserve’s classic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e72% corn, 18% rye, and 10% malted barley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e recipe and aged for approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enine years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in specially constructed American oak barrels whose staves were seasoned outdoors for an extraordinary \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efive to seven years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e before cooperage. Bottled at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100.4 proof \/ 50.2% ABV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, it delivers rich caramel, vanilla, almond, cherry, dried red apple, orange oil, cinnamon, clove, toasted sweetness, and dark-fruit complexity with a velvety texture and warm, lingering finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProcess \u0026amp; Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWoodford Reserve’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaster’s Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e serves as the distillery’s platform for exploring how changes to grain, water, fermentation, distillation, and maturation can alter the character of bourbon. Each release focuses on a particular element of whiskey production, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuper Seasoned Oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e places the emphasis squarely on the barrel—specifically, what happens to American oak before it is ever assembled into a whiskey cask.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor most bourbon production, freshly cut American white oak is allowed to season outdoors for a relatively limited period before the staves are formed into barrels. For Super Seasoned Oak, Woodford Reserve dramatically extended this process, using specialized oak components exposed to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003erain, sun, wind, and seasonal temperature changes for five to seven years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e before barrel construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis prolonged outdoor seasoning gradually changes the physical and chemical character of the wood. According to Woodford Reserve, extended exposure helps \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ereduce harsh green tannins, increase wood permeability, and concentrate desirable sugars within the oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Those changes allow the finished barrels to contribute deeper sweetness, spice, fruit, and wood complexity during maturation without relying simply on heavier char or additional finishing barrels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe barrels were subsequently constructed and subjected to Woodford Reserve’s traditional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etoasting and charring process\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e120 barrels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e were filled with the distillery’s classic bourbon new make, produced from a mash bill of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e72% corn, 18% rye, and 10% malted barley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and matured for approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enine years in Woodford Reserve’s heat-cycled warehouses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeat cycling plays an important role in Woodford Reserve maturation by encouraging the whiskey to repeatedly move into and out of the oak as warehouse temperatures change. In Super Seasoned Oak, this interaction occurs with barrels whose wood had already undergone years of outdoor weathering before being filled, intensifying the experiment’s focus on the relationship between bourbon and oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe finished whiskey is bottled at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100.4 proof \/ 50.2% ABV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e700ml bottle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Unlike many oak-focused experimental bourbons that rely on transferring mature whiskey into a secondary barrel, Super Seasoned Oak derives its defining character from the unusually long seasoning of the wood used to construct its primary maturation barrels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the glass, Super Seasoned Oak displays a rich \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eamber color\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The nose opens with generous \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecaramel and vanilla\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, followed by almond, cherry, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecinnamon-dusted dried red apple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The extended oak treatment creates a profile that is unmistakably barrel-driven but remains layered with fruit and confectionary sweetness rather than simply presenting dry wood or tannin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe palate is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003erich, velvety, and deeply textured\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, carrying a strong current of vanilla and caramel before brighter \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eorange oils\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provide contrast. Cinnamon and clove build through the middle palate, while seasoned oak, toasted sugars, dark fruit, and nutty undertones give the whiskey additional depth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe finish is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esweet, warming, and spice-driven\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with lingering cinnamon, vanilla, caramelized oak, dried fruit, and baking spice. At 100.4 proof, the whiskey carries enough strength to showcase the concentrated influence of the unusual barrels while remaining below the extreme proof levels of many limited cask-strength releases.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat makes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWoodford Reserve Master’s Collection Super Seasoned Oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e particularly compelling is the combination of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efive-to-seven years of outdoor oak seasoning, approximately nine years of bourbon maturation, Woodford Reserve’s classic 72\/18\/10 grain recipe, heat-cycled warehouse aging, and a 100.4-proof presentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Instead of using an exotic finishing cask to create a new flavor profile, Woodford Reserve fundamentally altered the bourbon by changing the barrel wood itself before maturation even began.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe release also represents the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e22nd installment of the Master’s Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and continues the series’ philosophy that each experimental expression should explore a different aspect of whiskey production. Woodford Reserve describes Super Seasoned Oak as an examination of how extended time, weather, and precision barrel craftsmanship can create greater sweetness, spice, dark-fruit character, and structural depth in mature Kentucky bourbon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnjoy it \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eneat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in a Glencairn or similar whiskey glass to experience the full caramel, dried-fruit, spice, and seasoned-oak profile. A few drops of water can open additional vanilla, cherry, orange, and toasted sugar notes, while a large cube will soften the 100.4-proof intensity. Its combination of caramel, almond, dried fruit, cinnamon, and oak also pairs naturally with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edark chocolate, roasted nuts, pecan desserts, or aged cheese\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is Woodford Reserve Master’s Collection Super Seasoned Oak?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2026 and 22nd release in Woodford Reserve’s Master’s Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a limited Kentucky bourbon created to explore the impact of unusually prolonged outdoor seasoning of American oak barrel staves. The staves used for its barrels were exposed to the elements for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efive to seven years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e before cooperage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat are the key specs of Woodford Reserve Super Seasoned Oak?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe whiskey is bottled at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100.4 proof \/ 50.2% ABV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e700ml bottle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It was matured for approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enine years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and uses Woodford Reserve’s classic bourbon mash bill of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e72% corn, 18% rye, and 10% malted barley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat flavors characterize Woodford Reserve Super Seasoned Oak?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpect \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecaramel, vanilla, almond, cherry, cinnamon-dusted dried red apple, orange oil, cinnamon, clove, toasted sweetness, seasoned oak, and dark fruit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with a rich, velvety palate and sweet warming finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow is Woodford Reserve Super Seasoned Oak made?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerican oak intended for the barrels is seasoned outdoors for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efive to seven years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, allowing weather exposure to reduce green tannins, open the grain, and concentrate wood sugars. The barrels are then toasted and charred, filled with Woodford Reserve bourbon new make, and matured for approximately nine years before batching and bottling at 100.4 proof.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat makes Woodford Reserve Master’s Collection Super Seasoned Oak special?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts distinction comes from focusing on the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebarrel before maturation begins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Rather than relying on a secondary finishing cask, Woodford Reserve used American oak exposed to outdoor weather for as long as seven years before barrel construction. Combined with extended bourbon maturation, heat-cycled warehousing, and a higher 100.4-proof bottling strength, the process produces an unusually concentrated expression of caramel, vanilla, fruit, spice, and seasoned oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fedway","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67587479830776,"sku":"80414","price":299.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0352\/3140\/0072\/files\/2026_71_1080x_c1e90e1b-9896-4e50-a8f4-310e79d1ecf2.webp?v=1791330263","url":"https:\/\/thebourboncentral.com\/products\/woodford-reserve-masters-collection-super-seasoned-oak-straight-bourbon","provider":"Bourbon Central","version":"1.0","type":"link"}