The Woodford Reserve Distillery opened its doors in 1996 and is now one of the most visited distilleries on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail and is the #1 selling bourbon over $30.īB: How has the distillery changed over the years?ĮM: The distillery has grown significantly since 1996, not just in production, but in our footprint as well. He wanted to make the world's most balanced and complex bourbon on the market, one that would appeal to any palate and a home place for visitors to come and see where and how the product is made. Bourbon and Barns caught up with Elizabeth McCall, Woodford Reserve's Master Taster and Senior Quality Control Specialist, to learn more about this unique bourbon.īourbon & Barns: How did Woodford Reserve get its start?Įlizabeth McCall: Woodford Reserve was the dream of former Brown-Forman CEO, Owsley Brown II. Located among the rolling bluegrass hills of Woodford County, Woodford Reserve is located in the heart of horse country and is less than four miles from the home of Triple Crown winners American Pharoah and Justify. Featured Blog Post: Woodford Reserve: A Bourbon Dream Comes True

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