Today Woodford Reserve debuted its 2022 commemorative Derby bottle. The bottle features the artwork on Kentucky native Jaime Corom, who is known for her horse portraits.
“The attention to detail in Jaime’s artwork is remarkable – and so realistic,” Woodford Reserve Master Distiller Chris Morris said. “This year’s bottle celebrating the 148th Kentucky Derby will make a gorgeous addition to anyone’s bar.”
The image on the bottle, titled “Dreams in Bloom” depicts three thoroughbreds racing neck-and-neck, surrounded by spring flowers and the iconic red roses of the Derby.
“As a born horse lover, the Kentucky Derby has always been a time of great anticipation and excitement for me, and a great source of pride in my home state,” Corum said in a prepared statement.
Jamie Corum painting in her studio.
Jamie Corum
“For me, Dreams in Bloom symbolizes that greatest moment on the First Saturday in May when the horses are in the final stretch of the race. A trio of front-runners have separated from the field, and from these three, one winner will emerge. They strive with every sinew in their being for the lead, giving their all. In this moment, time stands still, colors heighten, the roar of the crowd disappears until, in a flash, the new champion crosses the wire in front. For that fortunate one, the dream of winning the Kentucky Derby comes true.”
In addition to the launch of the bottle, Woodford also announced that its partnered with Williams Sonoma to bring the Woodford Spire — a cranberry and lemon-based cocktail that debuted at Churchill Downs in 2018 — to Williams Sonoma retail locations.
Woodford Reserve
Woodford Reserve
The Spire joins the line of co-branded cocktails mixers for sale nationwide that includes the Mint Julep and Whiskey Sour.
“The Woodford Spire is a staple for any Kentucky Derby celebration, and this year, Williams-Sonoma is making it easier than ever to make this delicious cocktail,” said Assistant Master Distiller Elizabeth McCall.
The Woodford Spire 16-fluid-ounce bottle will soon be available on WilliamsSonoma.com and Williams Sonoma retail stores. The one-liter Derby bottles of Woodford Reserve Bourbon are on sale across the United States and the globe with a retail price of $49.99. It is available for pre-sale starting March 1 on ReserveBar.