<P> Distilling began on the site of the current day distillery in 1812, . Although the site has not been continuously operational as a distillery since, the structure stands as one of the oldest distilleries in Kentucky . It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and is designated as a National Historic Landmark . </P> <P> Originally established by Elijah Pepper, the distillery was passed on to his son and known as the Oscar Pepper Distillery when Dr. James Crow worked there in the mid-19th century . During this time Dr. Crow undertook a series of activities that improved and codified the understanding and quality of key bourbon - making processes such as sour - mash fermentation, pot still distillation and barrel maturation . After Oscar Pepper died in 1867 the distillery was passed to his son James E. Pepper . The Pepper family sold the property to Leopold Labrot and James Graham in 1878, who owned and operated it (except during Prohibition) until it was sold to the Brown - Forman Corporation in 1941 . Brown - Forman operated it until the late 1960's, then sold the property and its accompanying acreage to a local farmer . Brown - Forman re-purchased the property in 1993, refurbished it, and brought it back into operation . The Woodford Reserve brand was introduced to the market in 1996 . </P> <P> The distillery produces some of the finest bourbon and whiskey in the world, including: Woodford Reserve Bourbon, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked, Woodford Reserve Straight Rye Whiskey, and Woodford Reserve Straight Malt Whiskey . It also distills some limited edition releases, including Woodford Reserve Master's Collection, Woodford Reserve Master's Collection Batch Proof, a Kentucky - only Distillery Series, and a special commemorative bottle it releases annually in conjunction with its official sponsorship of the Kentucky Derby . </P> <P> International Spirit ratings organizations and liquor review bodies have generally given Woodford Reserve solid scores . At the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, Woodford Reserve's best performances have been in 2005 and 2013, winning a double gold medal each time . It has also won gold (2006--2007, 2011 - 2012) and silver (2008, 2010) medals at this annual event . The Beverage Testing Institute has given the Reserve scores of between 90 and 91 and Wine Enthusiast awarded it a 90 - 95 point rating . Spirits ratings aggregator proof66.com, which averages scores from the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, Wine Enthusiast, the Beverage Testing Institute, and others, ranks Woodford Reserve in its highest ("Tier 1") scoring category . </P>

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