🥃 Woodford Reserve Malt
Woodford Reserve malt whiskey: 51% malted barley, new charred oak barrels; 45.2% ABV (90.4 proof).
Woodford Reserve Malt is an American malt whiskey from the Woodford Reserve brand, made with 51% malted barley according to the official page. Its strength is 45.2% ABV, or 90.4 proof. It is neither a bourbon nor a Scotch single malt, but a separate American category where the main grain is barley malt, not corn.
Under the 27 CFR § 5.143 standard, malt whiskey contains at least 51% barley malt, is distilled to no more than 160 proof and enters new charred oak barrels at no more than 125 proof. The official page confirms that Woodford Reserve Malt matures in new charred oak barrels; the rest of the mash bill, the age and the distillation method are not stated, so we do not include them here.
Why it matters to you. This release offers a familiar brand on a barley base instead of corn or rye. Compare it with Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon and with Scotch whiskies made from barley malt. Check the full name. The WHO reminds us that there is no safe level of alcohol consumption.
Facts
| Legal basis | 27 CFR § 5.143 (USA), malt whiskey standard |
|---|---|
| EU category | 2 — whisky/whiskey |
| Raw material | barley malt — 51% of the mash according to the official page |
| Cask type | new charred oak barrels |
| Alcohol (% vol.) | 45.2% ABV (90.4 proof) |
How it connects to Spirits
🥃 Woodford Reserve Malt → kind of → 🥃 Whisky → kind of → 🥃 Spirits
Links
- Packed in
- 🍷 Oak barrel
- Made from
- 🥃 Barley and malt in whisky
- What it affects
- 🍷 Alcohol and health, 🍷 Drunk driving
- Part of
- 🥃 Woodford Reserve, 🥃 Whisky
Frequently asked questions
Is Woodford Reserve Malt a Scotch whisky?
No. It is an American whiskey that matures in new charred oak barrels.
How much malt is in the mash?
51% according to the official page of the release.
What is the strength?
45.2% ABV, or 90.4 proof.
What to read next
- 🍷 Alcohol and health — Alcohol in any drink is harmful in large amounts, and the risks grow with the quantity.
- 🥃 Barley and malt in whisky — Malted barley is the base of whisky: malt enzymes convert starch in the mash, and EU whisky is distilled below 94.8% vol.
- 🍷 Drunk driving — Never drive after drinking wine: alcohol slows your reactions.
Similar
🥃 Woodford Reserve Double Oaked · 🥃 Woodford Reserve Wheat · 🥃 Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon · 🥃 Woodford Reserve Rye · 🥃 Connemara Cask Strength · 🥃 Evan Williams Black Label
⚠️ Spirit drinks contain alcohol and are for adults only. Alcohol harms health. Do not drink during pregnancy or before driving; check the label for ingredients and possible allergens.
Sources
- Woodford Reserve (official site): Malt Whiskey, 51 % malt, new charred oak barrels, 45.2 % ABV / 90.4 proof
- Woodford Reserve (official site): range of expressions
- 27 CFR § 5.143 (US): standards of identity for whisky: bourbon, rye, wheat, malt (min. 51 % of the named grain, new charred oak, distillation max. 160 proof, barrel entry max. 125 proof)
- WHO/Europe: No level of alcohol consumption is safe for our health (04.01.2023)