{"product_id":"woodford-reserve-master-s-collection-no-18-historic-barrel-entry","title":"Woodford Reserve Master’s Collection No. 18 Historic Barrel Entry 750mL","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"303\" data-end=\"733\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"303\" data-end=\"378\"\u003eWoodford Reserve Master’s Collection No. 18 Historic Barrel Entry 750mL\u003c\/strong\u003e is a remarkable limited-edition bourbon that pays tribute to the way whiskey was originally crafted in the 19th century. Part of the acclaimed \u003cstrong data-start=\"522\" data-end=\"545\"\u003eMaster’s Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e, this expression explores the historic technique of entering new distillate into barrels at a lower proof—between \u003cstrong data-start=\"660\" data-end=\"681\"\u003e100 and 103 proof\u003c\/strong\u003e—rather than today’s higher standard of 125 proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"735\" data-end=\"1187\"\u003eBy using this traditional method, \u003cstrong data-start=\"769\" data-end=\"811\"\u003eWoodford Reserve Historic Barrel Entry\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers a sweeter, richer, and more full-bodied flavor profile. Aged in new charred American oak and bottled at \u003cstrong data-start=\"925\" data-end=\"952\"\u003e90.4 proof (45.2 % ABV)\u003c\/strong\u003e, this bourbon showcases the distillery’s dedication to innovation rooted in authenticity. Each bottle represents a bridge between bourbon’s past and present—crafted for collectors, connoisseurs, and history-minded enthusiasts alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1189\" data-end=\"1192\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1194\" data-end=\"1216\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1197\" data-end=\"1214\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1217\" data-end=\"1584\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1217\" data-end=\"1329\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"1329\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"1228\"\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet aromas of honey, vanilla, caramel, and toasted oak with soft hints of dried fruit and spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1330\" data-end=\"1478\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1332\" data-end=\"1478\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1332\" data-end=\"1343\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Creamy and well-rounded with flavors of brown sugar, toffee, baking spice, and roasted nuts balanced by rich oak and malt sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1479\" data-end=\"1584\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1481\" data-end=\"1584\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1481\" data-end=\"1492\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, warm, and satisfying with lingering notes of cinnamon, cocoa, and caramelized wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1586\" data-end=\"1589\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1591\" data-end=\"1604\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1594\" data-end=\"1602\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1606\" data-end=\"1859\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1606\" data-end=\"1665\"\u003eQ: What is Woodford Reserve Master’s Collection No. 18?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1665\" data-end=\"1668\"\u003eA: It’s the eighteenth release in the Woodford Reserve Master’s Collection, focused on recreating bourbon made with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1786\" data-end=\"1821\"\u003ehistoric low barrel entry proof\u003c\/strong\u003e to enhance sweetness and mouthfeel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1861\" data-end=\"2041\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1861\" data-end=\"1904\"\u003eQ: Why is barrel entry proof important?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1904\" data-end=\"1907\"\u003eA: Lower entry proof allows the spirit to retain more natural sugars from the grain, producing a rounder, richer flavor after aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2043\" data-end=\"2177\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2043\" data-end=\"2083\"\u003eQ: What is the final bottling proof?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2083\" data-end=\"2086\"\u003eA: Bottled at \u003cstrong data-start=\"2100\" data-end=\"2127\"\u003e90.4 proof (45.2 % ABV)\u003c\/strong\u003e—consistent with Woodford Reserve’s core lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2179\" data-end=\"2355\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2179\" data-end=\"2212\"\u003eQ: Is this a limited edition?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2212\" data-end=\"2215\"\u003eA: Yes—each Master’s Collection release is \u003cstrong data-start=\"2258\" data-end=\"2290\"\u003eproduced in small quantities\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it highly collectible and sought after by enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2357\" data-end=\"2491\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2357\" data-end=\"2386\"\u003eQ: How should I enjoy it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2386\" data-end=\"2389\"\u003eA: Best savored neat or with a few drops of water to reveal its deep caramel, oak, and spice layers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Woodford Reserve","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41687768301671,"sku":"081128003227","price":349.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/2929\/1879\/files\/Woodford_Reserve_Master_s_Collection_No._18_Historic_Barrel_Entry_750mL.webp?v=1761509432","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyshelf.com\/products\/woodford-reserve-master-s-collection-no-18-historic-barrel-entry","provider":"Whiskey Shelf","version":"1.0","type":"link"}