Woodford Reserve Distiller’s Select Barrel Strength Rye is not here to be polite, it’s here to dominate the glass. Pulled straight from the barrel at a fiery 125.1 proof, this rye is raw, muscular, and unapologetically full-flavored. No dilution. No chill filtration. No smoothing of the edges. Just pure, unrestrained Kentucky character.

This release takes Woodford’s rye reputation and pushes it into overdrive. Heavy-toast American oak amps up the caramelized sugars and spice, while the barrel-proof punch unleashes everything the grain and wood locked away over years of aging. It’s deep, spicy, and layered with a dark sweetness that feels like it was engineered for people who collect power-house whiskey, not praise from critics.

If you want soft and easy, look elsewhere. If you want a rye that hits hard, keeps going, and leaves an impression long after the glass is empty, this is your bottle.

Why Buy Woodford Reserve Barrel Strength Rye?

• Full-throttle 125.1 proof straight from the barrel

• Non-chill filtered for max body, texture, and attitude

• Explosive rye spice supported by caramelized oak richness

• Limited, hard-to-find release built for serious enthusiasts

• A must-have for high-proof junkies and Craft-level collectors

Tasting Notes

Nose
Baking spice, toasted rye grain, caramel, oak char, and dark fruit.

Palate
Cinnamon, clove, black pepper, dark caramel, honeyed grain, and roasted oak.

Finish
Long, warm, spice-driven, with lingering caramel and toasted oak.

Serving Suggestions

Neat: For the full, unfiltered punch — exactly how barrel-strength whiskey is meant to be taken.
A few drops of water: Cracks open deeper layers of spice, dark fruit, and roasted sweetness.
Large ice cube: Softens the heat and lets the darker caramel notes shine.