Woodford Reserve Master’s Collection No. 17 Five Malt Stouted Mash 750mL is an innovative, limited-edition release that continues Woodford Reserve’s tradition of pushing the boundaries of bourbon craftsmanship. This expression explores the artistry of malt whiskey by using a five-malt recipe, inspired by the rich flavors of traditional stout beer.

Crafted at the Woodford Reserve Distillery in Versailles, Kentucky, Five Malt Stouted Mash replaces the brand’s typical bourbon mash bill with a blend of malted barley, chocolate malt, caramel malt, and roasted malts, resulting in a rich and layered whiskey experience. Bottled at 90.4 proof, it delivers a decadent, roasted character with notes of cocoa, coffee, dark fruit, and toasted oak — a bold, complex addition to Woodford’s Master’s Collection.

Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Deep mahogany with copper tones

• Nose: Dark chocolate, roasted coffee, malt, and caramelized sugar

• Palate: Creamy and full-bodied with flavors of cocoa, molasses, malted grain, and toasted nuts

• Finish: Long and rich with lingering notes of dark chocolate, coffee, and oak spice

• Mash Bill: Five-malt blend inspired by stout beer grains

• ABV: 45.2% (90.4 proof)

FAQs

Q: What makes Woodford Reserve Five Malt Stouted Mash unique?
A: It’s crafted with a five-malt recipe that mimics stout beer ingredients, creating deep, roasted flavors uncommon in bourbon-style whiskey.

Q: What proof is Woodford Reserve Master’s Collection No. 17?
A: Bottled at 90.4 proof (45.2% ABV).

Q: Is this bourbon or malt whiskey?
A: While it’s part of the Master’s Collection, the unique mash bill makes it closer in flavor to a malt whiskey rather than a traditional bourbon.

Q: How should I drink Five Malt Stouted Mash?
A: Best enjoyed neat or with a few drops of water to enhance its complex roasted and chocolatey notes.

Q: Is this release limited?
A: Yes — part of Woodford Reserve’s annual Master’s Collection, it’s produced in limited quantities and highly collectible.