Toast to Tradition: The Woodford Reserve Kentucky Derby Bottle Collection

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Woodford Reserve, a premium bourbon whiskey brand, has introduced a Kentucky Derby Edition to commemorate its partnership with the Kentucky Derby, one of the most prestigious horse races in the world. This partnership started in 1999, and since then, Woodford Reserve has been the official bourbon of the Kentucky Derby.

The Kentucky Derby Edition is a limited-edition bottle collection that features the iconic horse race and its traditions. The first bottle in the collection was released in 1999 and featured an image of a jockey in bright colors against a dark background. The second bottle, released in 2000, featured a gold horse on a black background with the words "The Greatest Two Minutes in Sports" written above it.

The third bottle, released in 2001, depicted the famous twin spires of Churchill Downs, the racetrack where the Kentucky Derby is held. The fourth bottle, released in 2002, featured the image of a thoroughbred horse with the words "The Spirit of the Derby" written above it. The fifth bottle, released in 2003, featured the image of a jockey holding a trophy with the words "The Winner's Circle" written above it.

The sixth bottle, released in 2004, depicted a horse and jockey in full stride with the words "The Run for the Roses" written above it. The seventh bottle, released in 2005, featured the image of a mint julep, the official drink of the Kentucky Derby, with the words "The Perfect Derby Cocktail" written above it. The eighth bottle, released in 2006, featured the image of a horseshoe with the words "The Luck of the Derby" written above it.

The ninth bottle, released in 2007, depicted a horse and jockey crossing the finish line with the words "The Greatest Stretch in Sports" written above it. The tenth bottle, released in 2008, featured the image of a horse and jockey in motion with the words "The Thrill of the Derby" written above it. The eleventh bottle, released in 2009, featured the image of a jockey's silks with the words "The Color of Derby Day" written above it.

The twelfth bottle, released in 2010, depicted the image of a horseshoe with the words "The Path to the Derby" written above it. The thirteenth bottle, released in 2011, featured the image of a horse and jockey with the words "The Legacy of the Derby" written above it. The fourteenth bottle, released in 2012, featured the image of a mint julep cup with the words "The Perfect Derby Companion" written above it.

The fifteenth bottle, released in 2013, depicted the image of a rose with the words "The Unbridled Spirit of the Derby" written above it. The sixteenth bottle, released in 2014, featured the image of a jockey's silks with the words "The Winning Colors of the Derby" written above it. The seventeenth bottle, released in 2015, featured the image of a horse and jockey with the words "The Golden Hour of the Derby" written above it.

The eighteenth bottle, released in 2016, depicted the image of a horseshoe with the words "The Taste of Derby Tradition" written above it. The nineteenth bottle, released in 2017, featured the image of a horse and jockey with the words "The Derby's Finest Moment" written above it. The twentieth bottle, released in 2018, featured the image of a horse and jockey with the words "The Triple Crown" written above it.

The twenty-first bottle, released in 2019, featured the image of a horse and jockey with the words "The Official Bourbon of the Kentucky Derby" written above it. The twenty-second bottle, released in 2020, depicted the image of a horse and jockey with the words "The Greatest Two Minutes in Sports" written above it. The twenty-third bottle, released in 2021, featured the image of a horse and jockey in full stride with the words "The Run for the Roses" written above it.

Each bottle in the collection represents a different aspect of the Kentucky Derby and its traditions. From the jockeys to the horses, from the mint julep to the rose garlands, each bottle captures the essence of the race and its history. The bottles are highly sought after by collectors and bourbon enthusiasts alike, and they make a great addition to any collection.

The Woodford Reserve Kentucky Derby Bottle Collection is a testament to the brand's commitment to excellence and its passion for the Kentucky Derby. It celebrates the history and tradition of the race and pays tribute to the horses, jockeys, and fans who make it the most exciting two minutes in sports.