"The Angel's Share" is the portion of the bourbon that is evaporated during the aging process.

The Bourbon Prison where the oak barrels Ave without disturbances.

Woodford Reserve bottling and packaging.

Woodford Reserve Bourbon Distillery Tour

September 18, 2018 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 84 °F

Woodford Reserve produces about 1/3 of the premium bourbon market from this distillery. .www.woodfordreserve.com

The requirements for bourbon:
1. Must be made in continental USA.
2. Must be at least 51% corn mash.
3. Distilled to max strength of 160 proof.
4. Bottled at a strength of at least 80 proof.
5. Must be aged in new or charred oak barrels for at least 2 years. If it is aged less than 4 years, it must be labeled as such. Barrels can only be used once.
6. No additives allowed.Read more