Woodford Reserve Reveals $1,000 Mint Julep for the Kentucky Derby

Woodford Reserve, The Presenting Sponsor of the Kentucky Derby®, is proud to announce the 2018 $1000 Mint Julep Cup and Recipe for the 144th Kentucky Derby. The full release is below, but I wanted to highlight a few points:

THE CUP
• This year’s cup, recipe and experience is presented under the theme: Best of Kentucky (on what some would argue is Kentucky’s best day).

• The Twin Spires appear on the cup as a nod to Woodford Reserve’s inaugural year as the Presenting Sponsor of the Kentucky Derby.

• Running lines around the cup symbolize the limestone-filtered water, a key ingredient that makes the best bourbon and ties bourbon and thoroughbreds together.

*Important fact about Limestone Water: Not only is the water superior for bourbon production, but it is also a key reason that thoroughbred champions are raised in Kentucky. There is no iron and the water is rich in calcium and magnesium, perfect for strengthening horses’ bones.

• The cups also feature three sterling silver applications: a thoroughbred horse and jockey, a bottle of Woodford Reserve, and a rose as an ode to the “Run for the Roses™.”

THE RECIPE

• The 2018 mint julep was crafted by Woodford Reserve’s newly appointed Assistant Master Distiller, Elizabeth McCall, and Master Distiller, Chris Morris.

• The recipe uses ingredients that can only be sourced in Kentucky including fresh mint, sorgum (a natural sweetener) and limestone water ice

• The mint julep is garnished with 3 spray roses and a single rose petal from the Garland of Roses, which is draped on the winning Derby horse.

THE CHARITY

• All proceeds from the $1,000 Mint Julep Cup are benefiting the Jennifer Lawrence Arts Fund.
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