{"product_id":"woodford-reserve-masters-collection-no-22-super-seasoned-oak-700ml","title":"Woodford Reserve Master's Collection No. 22 Super Seasoned Oak 700mL","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWoodford Reserve Master's Collection No. 22 Super Seasoned Oak Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon | 50.2% ABV | 100.4 Proof | 700mL | Kentucky, USA | Master’s Collection No. 22 | 2026 Release\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProcess \u0026amp; Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWoodford Reserve Master’s Collection No. 22 Super Seasoned Oak explores how barrel preparation influences bourbon before the whiskey ever enters the wood. Created under Master Distiller Elizabeth McCall, this limited 2026 release uses barrels built from American oak staves seasoned outdoors for five to seven years. That extended exposure distinguishes the release from barrels made with wood seasoned for months or approximately one year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeathering the staves over several years helps reduce harsh green tannins and changes how the oak contributes flavor during maturation. The bourbon then spent nine years aging, developing a profile that brings together caramel and vanilla sweetness, fruit, citrus oils, and baking spice. The wood-seasoning period and the whiskey’s maturation are separate stages of the process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottled at 100.4 proof, Super Seasoned Oak offers a detailed look at one of bourbon’s most influential ingredients: the barrel. Its combination of extended stave seasoning and mature whiskey makes it a distinctive addition for drinkers interested in Woodford Reserve’s experiments with oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNose:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Caramel and vanilla, followed by almond, cherry, and dried red apple accented with cinnamon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePalate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A velvety combination of vanilla and caramel, lifted by orange oils, cinnamon, and clove.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sweet, with warming cinnamon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Makes It Special\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaster’s Collection No. 22:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The numbered 2026 release in Woodford Reserve’s experimental series.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFive to seven years of outdoor seasoning:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The barrel staves underwent prolonged weathering before barrel construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA focus on oak preparation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Explores how extended seasoning influences tannins, sweetness, and spice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNine-year maturation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The bourbon’s aging follows the separate wood-seasoning stage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100.4 proof:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bottled at 50.2% ABV.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLimited release:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A distinct expression for collectors following the Master’s Collection and drinkers exploring barrel-driven bourbon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStart with a neat pour in a tulip-shaped whiskey glass to explore the fruit, vanilla, and spice aromas. Add a few drops of water and compare how the citrus and oak character develop as the whiskey rests.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a chilled serve, use one large ice cube and allow the dilution to build gradually. A small piece of dark chocolate or lightly toasted almonds would make a complementary pairing without requiring an elaborate tasting setup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Woodford Reserve","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54726390710590,"sku":null,"price":179.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/0402\/3102\/files\/WoodfordReserveMaster_sCollectionNo.22SuperSeasonedOak700mL_1.jpg?v=1792777638","url":"https:\/\/epicwineandspirits.com\/products\/woodford-reserve-masters-collection-no-22-super-seasoned-oak-700ml","provider":"Epic Wine \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}