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W oodford Reserve announces the latest exten- sion of its acclaimed Master's Collection, which was released on November 1. The Seasoned Oak Finish features bourbon fi nish-aged in unique barrels crafted with wood that has been seasoned longer than any previously used in the industry. This is the fourth in Woodford Reserve's series of lim- ited-edition bottling. "Of all the distillers in our industry, we are the only bourbon company that crafts its own barrels, giving us unique knowledge and control of the process," says Mas- ter Distiller Chris Morris. "By 'fi nish aging' Woodford Reserve in barrels that have been crafted from oak and seasoned for several years, we created a bourbon unlike any other in the industry. It's the most robust bourbon we have ever made," says Wayne Rose, Brand Director for Woodford Reserve. "This special Master's Collection release emboldens Woodford Reserve with extra-aged oak character resulting in a new and complex fl avor profi le." Each bottle is individually hand-numbered and presented at 100.4 proof. Only 1,337 cases are avail- able; SRP $89.99 for a 750 ml. bottle. Industry Spotlight The Longest Seasoning: Woodford Reserve Limited Edition Beam Jovi O n October 21, Hornitos te- quila honored rock legend Bon Jovi at the premiere of the documentary Bon Jovi: When We Were Beautiful. Chris Peddy, Vice President of Global Tequila and Cognac, Beam Global Spir- its & Wine, joined members of Bon Jovi at the New York event. CEO of Showtime Matthew Blank, Jon Bon Jovi, Chris Peddy of Beam Global, David Bryan, Richie Sambora, Tico Torres and Director Phil Gri∞ n. Champagne Footsteps S hoemaker Christian Louboutin has united with Cham- pagne house Piper Heidsieck to reinvent a scandalous ritual. Louboutin breathes new life into a legend born at the Bolshoi Bal- let in the 1880s, when ballerinas served champagne to adoring gentle- men spectators from their slippers. His crystal-adorned stiletto fl ûte reinvents these scandalous rituals, with its 14-centimeter heel. Le Rituel will be available at select Neiman Marcus stores, as well as at www.le-rituel.com, for approximately $500. Each coffret contains a bottle of Champagne Piper Heidsieck Cuvée Brut, dressed in devilish red by Christian Louboutin, and the Champagne fl ûte in the shape of his classic black stiletto. PHOTO: DAVIE ALLOCCA/STARTRAKSPHOTO.COM Chill Out—Quickly! T he Ravi Instant Wine Re- fresher cools wine at the very moment it is served, bringing a glass of red from room temperature down to its optimum serving temperature in a matter of seconds. Instead of cooling the bottle, the Ravi cools the wine itself. As wine fl ows through the device, its tempera- ture drops by an average of 12 degrees Fahrenheit. Ravi is also ideal for chilling vodka, te- quila, whiskey and other spirits. MSRP $40. Visit www.RaviSolu- tion.com. 12 / the tasting panel / december 2009