Woodford Reserve Celebrates 30 Years With Two Limited Releases
Artfully Bourbon / October 8, 2026The anniversary offers two different draws: an all-pot-still whiskey for drinkers and a ceramic Double Oaked release for collectors.
Photo Credit: Woodford ReserveWoodford Reserve’s 30th anniversary gives bourbon drinkers a chance to explore a defining part of its production: whiskey distilled entirely through the distillery’s three copper pot stills. For collectors, a separate release pairs a Double Oaked single barrel selected by Master Distiller Elizabeth McCall with a Louisville Stoneware ceramic decanter, limited to 150.
The releases mark three decades since Woodford Reserve’s October 1996 introduction. The distillery gift shop launched Triple Pot Still on October 7. The decanter release follows on October 16, exclusively at the distillery.
“From the beginning of the brand, Woodford Reserve has enticed consumers by our unique bottle design and our flavorful liquid, featuring more than 200 flavor notes,” McCall said.
What to know
- Triple Pot Still: Woodford Reserve Distillery Series Triple Pot Still Bottled in Bond
- Proof: 100 (50% ABV)
- Bottle size: 375 mL
- Listed price: $65
- Release: Limited; launched October 7, 2026
- Availability: Distillery gift shop and official online store; online shipping listed for Kentucky, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Dakota, and Washington, D.C.
- Ceramic decanter release: Double Oaked Single Barrel selected by Elizabeth McCall, paired with a Louisville Stoneware ceramic decanter
- Release: Limited; 150 available, starting October 16, 2026
- Availability: Woodford Reserve Distillery gift shop only, in Woodford County, Kentucky
Pricing for the ceramic decanter release has not been announced.
Elizabeth McCall / Photo Credit: Woodford ReserveWhy it matters
Woodford describes the brand’s approach as marrying pot-still and column-distilled whiskey. This release puts the pot-still component on its own, giving the anniversary a production story beyond commemorative packaging.
The two releases also ask buyers to make different decisions. Triple Pot Still offers a distinct expression at a disclosed price, though $65 buys a half-size bottle. The decanter’s appeal includes the ceramic piece and McCall’s barrel selection, but its undisclosed price leaves collectors without a key part of the buying equation.
The AB take
Triple Pot Still is the more compelling lead for readers curious about how bourbon is made. Its production gives us a reason to pay attention; we haven't tasted it, so we cannot say whether that distinction justifies the asking price.
For the decanter, confirm pricing and remaining stock before planning a visit. A 150-piece limit establishes scarcity. The purchase still needs to make sense for your shelf and budget.
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