A tribute to the greatest two minutes in sports — Woodford Reserve Kentucky Derby 149 Distiller's Select is the official 2023 commemorative Derby bottle, released by Woodford Reserve as the Presenting Sponsor of the Kentucky Derby®. This year's special release carries extraordinary significance: it celebrates the 50th anniversary of Secretariat's legendary 1973 Kentucky Derby victory — still the fastest in Derby history at an astonishing 1:59 2/5. The bottle features the artwork of Kentucky native Jaime Corum, celebrated for her stunning equine portraits, whose painting “Secretariat – Still the Greatest” captures the iconic chestnut champion in the Winner's Circle at Churchill Downs. Inside the bottle: the same award-winning Woodford Reserve Distiller's Select Kentucky Straight Bourbon that has made Woodford Reserve one of America's most celebrated distilleries. 

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Rich and inviting with dried fruit, vanilla, toasted oak, and a warm spice — the classic Woodford Reserve complexity that has earned it a place at the finest bars in the world
• Palate: Full-bodied and beautifully balanced with caramel, vanilla, toasted oak, dried fruit, and a warm rye spice — Woodford's signature five-grain mash bill delivering exceptional depth and refinement
• Finish: Long, warm, and satisfying with lingering caramel, spice, and a refined oak complexity

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Secretariat featured on this bottle?

The 2023 Kentucky Derby 149 bottle commemorates the 50th anniversary of Secretariat's 1973 Kentucky Derby win — widely regarded as the greatest performance in horse racing history. Secretariat won the race in 1:59 2/5, a record that still stands over 50 years later. Artist Jaime Corum's painting “Secretariat – Still the Greatest” captures this iconic moment for the commemorative bottle.

Is this a collector's item?

Yes — Woodford Reserve releases a new commemorative Kentucky Derby bottle each year, and the Derby 149 / 50th Anniversary of Secretariat edition is particularly significant for collectors. The bottle features original artwork and is a limited annual release tied to one of the most storied events in American sports.

What size bottle is this?

This listing is for a 750ml bottle of Woodford Reserve Kentucky Derby 149 Distiller's Select Bourbon at 90.4 proof / 45.2% ABV.

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