The premiere American whiskey distiller Woodford Reserve has collaborated with Emirates to blend a unique limited-edition Bourbon that will be exclusively served on select Emirates flights throughout July.
The only airline to launch a personally selected private whiskey blend, Woodford Reserve Emirates Personal Selection will be available for First and Business Class passengers to enjoy in the A380 aircraft Onboard Lounge, on selected routes for passengers from Ireland flying to Australasia and Southeast Asia.
Marking 15 years of partnership between Woodford and Emirates, the exquisitely blended bourbon was personally selected by Emirates, alongside Woodford Reserve Master Distiller Chris Morris, and emanates aromas of dried fruits, sweet honey, vanilla buttercream, and charred wood. The taste profile is rich and rounded with cherry, chocolate, toffee and caramel flavours, and the finish is smooth and creamy with a long, warm, satisfying tail.
Woodford Reserve Emirates Personal Selection is uniquely formulated as a bespoke small batch, consisting of just two barrels in total. The barrels were batched together to create a unique flavour profile that can never be replicated. A standard batch of Woodford Reserve Bourbon consists of roughly 120 barrels, creating a balanced profile across all five areas of flavour. By contrast, when the batch is only two barrels, a complex and intense flavour profile is distinctly crafted for an unforgettably unique experience.
Each year, Emirates serves over 90,000 miniature bottles of Woodford Reserve to passengers onboard, as well as 6,500 bottles of 75cl Woodford Reserve in the A380 Onboard Lounge.
Woodford Reserve is a super-premium Kentucky Bourbon and it is crafted at the historic Woodford Reserve Distillery, tucked in the heart of thoroughbred country in Versailles, Kentucky. A National Historic Landmark, the Woodford Reserve Distillery represents craftsmanship with a balance of historic heritage and modern practices.
