Woodford Reserve®, the Presenting Sponsor of the Kentucky Derby®, is honoring “The Greatest Two Minutes in Sports” with the release of its 2020 commemorative Derby bottle.
It features the work of Louisville artist Richard Sullivan, a former Atlanta Braves baseball player. Sullivan’s stunning watercolor image is of thoroughbreds as they thunder toward the finish line, with the famed Twin Spires of Churchill Downs in the background.
“There is a poetic beauty in this year’s bottle because Richard Sullivan, the human athlete, is celebrating the equine athlete,” said Woodford Reserve Master Distiller Chris Morris.
The Derby bottle has been an annual collector’s item anticipated by bourbon and racing fans since 1999.
Bottle Size: 1L
Please note the Waterford will ship separately.
The Markham Collection combines traditional-style cutting and quality with Marquis value. Markham lends an air of sophistication to any event, with stemware featuring a classic cut pattern design and sculpted stems.
ABOUT
Waterford Crystal launched the Marquis brand in 1991. Combining versatility with value, using classic Waterford cuts on Crystalline to create stemware and crystal of astonishing clarity and substantial weight.
DETAILS
• Dishwasher Safe: No
• Microwave Safe: No
• Is In Gift Box: No
• Type: Double Old Fashioned/Tumblers
• Material: Crystalline
Please allow 5 to 7 business days for handling in addition to the shipping time for a total of 7 to 10 business days for delivery. Express orders will ship AFTER the handling time period.
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This product is only available for delivery in the following states: Arizona, California, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Louisiana, Maine, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Texas, Virginia, Vermont, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming.
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Notes of Scent & Flavor
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APPEARANCE
Brilliant honey amber. -
NOSE
Heavy with rich dried fruit, hints of mint and oranges covered with a dusting of cocoa. Faint vanilla and tobacco spice. -
TASTE
Rich, chewy, rounded and smooth, with complex citrus, cinnamon and cocoa. Toffee, caramel, chocolate and spice notes abound. -
FINISH
Silky smooth, almost creamy with a long, warm satisfying tail.
“Woodford Reserve®, the Presenting Sponsor of the Kentucky Derby®, is honoring “The Greatest Two Minutes in Sports” with the release of its 2020 commemorative Derby bottle.”
Origins
The current site of the Woodford Reserve Distillery was originally founded in 1812 by Elijah Pepper, making it one of America’s oldest operating bourbon distilleries. Often cited as the birthplace of bourbon, it was here in 1838 that Dr James Crow perfected the “Sour Mash” process that is still used in bourbon production today, adding to the distillery’s historical value. In fact, in 1995 the distillery was officially recognized by the US Government and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, culminating in its recognition as a National Historic Landmark in 2000.
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Featured Cocktail Recipe
Woodford Spire
Ingredients
| 1.5 parts | Woodford Reserve® Kentucky Straight Bourbon |
| 2 parts | Lemonade |
| 1 part | Cranberry Juice |
| Garnish | Lemon Twist |
Recipe
- Pour over ice.
- Garnish with a lemon twist.
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