Introducing Woodford Reserve's First-Ever 12-Year-Old American Single Malt Whiskey

Saturday, 16 August 2025 at 07:02Woodford Reserve

Woodford Reserve 12 YEaR Old American Single Malt Whiskey bottle

Woodford Reserve surprises whisky enthusiasts with a premiere: the very first age-stated American Single Malt from the whiskey brand. With the 12 year old whiskey, the well-known bourbon producer steps into a brand new category.

FAQ

What is the new Woodford Reserve American Single Malt whiskey?
It's a 12 year old single malt whiskey that's part of Woodford Reserve's Distillery Series.

What makes the single malt whiskey special?
It's the first single malt whiskey from Woodford Reserve.

Where can you buy the Woodford Reserve 12 Year Old Single Malt Whiskey?
Only in the United States.

The Woodford Reserve 12 Year Old American Single Malt whiskey in brief

Distillery: Woodford Reserve
Country: United States
Type of Whisky: American Single malt
Alcohol Volume: 45.2%
Barrels used: Used whiskey barrels
Age: 12 years
Price: 100 dollars for 375 milliliters

A new direction for Woodford Reserve

We know Woodford Reserve for the flavorful bourbons crafted there. The distillery now leaps feet first into the fresh American Single Malt Whiskey category with their newest whiskey release.

The Woodford Reserve 12 Year Old American Single Malt whiskey is the first bottle from the bourbon producer, but certainly not the last. Elizabeth McCall, master distiller at Woodford Reserve, says this isn't just any American Single Malt whiskey.

The lighter color and nuanced flavor profile show the significance of time. I believe this is one of the most authentic American single malts ever brought to market – the first of its kind.

- Elizabeth McCall

What is the Woodford Reserve 12 Year Old American Single Malt whiskey?

The new whiskey from Woodford Reserve is made from 100 percent malted barley. The spirit is triple-distilled and then aged in used whiskey barrels instead of new oak casks.

100% malted barley, triple pot distillation, aged in used whiskey barrels instead of new oak.

After twelve years of maturing, the whiskey is bottled in the familiar Woodford Reserve whiskey bottle, which is also typically used for the Woodford Reserve bourbon bottling.

What are the tasting notes of the Woodford Reserve 12 Year Old American Single Malt whiskey?

The single malt whiskey's flavor profile is as follows:

Nose: Soft caramel, sun tea and pear
Palate: Sweet malt, caramel, hints of clove and lemon
Finish: Long, warm, and refreshing with lemon oil and tea

Limited release

The Woodford Reserve American Single Malt whiskey is now available at a price of 100 dollars per 375 milliliters. Unfortunately, the release is not worldwide.

The whiskey is available in limited quantities at the distillery shop and through select retailers in the United States. The whiskey is also shipped, but only within the borders of the US.