Woodford Reserve
Brown-Forman | |
Website | woodfordreserve |
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Labrot and Graham's Old Oscar Pepper Distillery | |
Nearest city | Versailles, Kentucky |
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Coordinates | 38°6′46″N 84°48′43″W / 38.11278°N 84.81194°W |
Area | 72 acres (29 ha) (landmarked area) |
Built | 1838 |
Architectural style | Mid 19th Century Revival, Late Victorian, Late 19th and 20th Century Revivals |
NRHP reference No. | 95001272[1] |
Significant dates | |
Added to NRHP | November 7, 1995 |
Designated NHLD | May 15, 2000 |
Woodford Reserve is a brand of
History
The Woodford Reserve Distillery, formerly known as the Old Oscar Pepper Distillery and later the Labrot & Graham Distillery, is approximately eight miles from the town of
Distilling began on the site of the current day distillery in 1812.[4] Although the site has not been continuously operational as a distillery since, the main structure, built in 1838, stands as one of the oldest distilleries in Kentucky. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and is designated as a National Historic Landmark for its well-preserved distillery architecture and its role in the development of the bourbon industry.[4]
Originally established by Elijah Pepper, the distillery was passed on to his son and known as the Oscar Pepper Distillery when
The distillery produces: Woodford Reserve Bourbon, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked, Woodford Reserve Straight Rye Whiskey, Woodford Reserve Straight Malt Whiskey, and Woodford Reserve Wheat Whiskey. It also distills some limited edition releases, including Woodford Reserve Master's Collection, Woodford Reserve Master's Collection Batch Proof, a Kentucky-only Distillery Series, and a special commemorative bottle it releases annually in conjunction with its official sponsorship of the Kentucky Derby.
Master Distiller
Up until 2023, the Master Distiller of Woodford Reserve was Chris Morris (a position he has held since 2003) and the Assistant Master Distiller was Elizabeth McCall.[6][7][8]
In 2023, Elizabeth McCall was named Master Distiller of Woodford Reserve with Chris Morris to serve as Master Distiller Emeritus.[9] McCall had been with Brown-Forman since 2009, and was previously the Woodford Reserve Assistant Master Distiller.[9]
Reviews and accolades
International
See also
- List of bourbon brands
- List of historic whisky distilleries
References
- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. April 15, 2008.
- ^ "Behind the Scenes of Woodford Reserve". www.drinkspirits.com. September 13, 2012. Retrieved December 24, 2014.
- ^ Banaag, Juan (March 16, 2022). "The bourbon whiskey market continues to increase". Lane Report. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
- ^ a b c "NHL nomination for Labrot and Graham's Old Oscar Pepper Distillery". National Park Service. Retrieved January 15, 2020.
- ISBN 978-1-884532-97-9.
- ^ Bleier, Evan (May 27, 2020). "Workspace 101: Woodford Reserve Master Distiller Chris Morris Shows Us His Kentucky Office". InsideHook. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
- ^ "Forty Under 40: Elizabeth McCall". Louisville Business First. September 25, 2020. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
- ^ Risen, Clay (July 11, 2021). "In the male world of whiskey, more women are calling the shots". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
- ^ a b Kilgore-Marchetti, Nino (February 6, 2023). "Woodford Reserve Master Distiller Role Now Belongs To Elizabeth McCall". The Whiskey Wash. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
- ^ a b "Proof66.com's Summary Page for Woodford Reserve". Archived from the original on October 6, 2012. Retrieved October 17, 2012.