Woodford Reserve "Distiller's Select" Bourbon Whiskey with Copper Mint Julep Cup

Woodford Reserve “Distiller’s Select” Bourbon Whiskey with Copper Julep Cup – 151st Kentucky Derby Edition is a celebratory gift set that captures the pageantry and tradition of the Kentucky Derby. Featuring the flagship Woodford Reserve bourbon alongside a commemorative copper julep cup referencing the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby in 2025, the set is designed for crafting the race’s signature cocktail in authentic style. Rich, smooth bourbon paired with a classic Derby cup makes this an ideal keepsake for both bourbon enthusiasts and horse-racing fans.

Origins & Craftsmanship
Woodford Reserve Distiller’s Select is produced at the Woodford Reserve Distillery in Versailles, Kentucky, one of the state’s most historic distilling sites. The bourbon is known for its carefully controlled production process, including copper pot-still distillation, proprietary yeast fermentation, and aging in new charred American oak barrels.

The mash bill is composed of approximately:

• 72% corn

• 18% rye

• 10% malted barley

After fermentation and triple distillation, the spirit is aged in specially crafted oak barrels in heat-cycled warehouses for roughly five to seven years, allowing the bourbon to develop its characteristic balance of sweetness, spice, and oak.

Woodford Reserve has been closely associated with the Kentucky Derby and its iconic Mint Julep cocktail, serving as the Derby’s official bourbon and helping sustain the drink’s central role in race-day traditions.

The 2025 commemorative gift set includes:

• 750 ml Woodford Reserve Distiller’s Select Bourbon

• Copper Mint Julep Cup referencing the 151st Kentucky Derby (2025)

The packaging and cup celebrate the 151st “Run for the Roses,” held May 3, 2025, allowing fans to recreate the Derby’s signature cocktail at home while commemorating that year’s race.

Critics Reviews
There are no widely published professional critic scores specific to this commemorative gift set, though the bourbon itself—Woodford Reserve Distiller’s Select—is widely regarded as a benchmark premium Kentucky bourbon and a staple behind the Kentucky Derby’s famous Mint Julep cocktail.

Tasting Profile

Nose:
Rich aromas of dried fruit, mint, orange peel, cocoa, vanilla, and tobacco spice.

Palate:
Full and rounded with citrus, cinnamon, toffee, caramel, chocolate, and warm baking spice.

Finish:
Silky and lingering with a smooth, warming finish and balanced sweetness.

Quick Overview

Cocktail Recipes

Classic Kentucky Mint Julep

• 2 oz Woodford Reserve Distiller’s Select

• ½ oz simple syrup

• Fresh mint leaves

Gently muddle mint and syrup in a julep cup, fill with crushed ice, add bourbon, and garnish with a large mint sprig.

Derby Day Julep

• 2 oz Woodford Reserve Distiller’s Select

• ¼ oz demerara syrup

• Fresh mint

Serve over crushed ice in the included copper julep cup for the authentic Derby experience.