Woodford Reserve Kentucky Derby 125th Edition is the one-liter commemorative bottle for the 125th running of the Kentucky Derby in 1999 the year Charismatic won the Derby and Preakness before breaking down in the Belmont Stakes.

Charismatic’s 1999 campaign was one of the more dramatic Triple Crown near-misses of the modern era winning the Derby and Preakness before breaking his front leg during the Belmont, yet finishing third. Jockey Chris Antley’s instinctive act of jumping off and holding Charismatic’s leg aloft to prevent further damage became one of racing’s iconic images.

Specs

• Distillery: Woodford Reserve, Versailles, Kentucky
• Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
• Derby: 125th running, 1999 (Charismatic)
• Size: 1 liter

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the 125th Edition commemorate? The 1999 Kentucky Derby the 125th running, won by Charismatic, who also took the Preakness before breaking down in the Belmont Stakes.

What is in the bottle? Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey in the annual one-liter Derby commemorative bottle for 1999.

Why is the 1999 Derby memorable? Charismatic won the Derby and Preakness, then broke his front leg in the Belmont; jockey Chris Antley holding the leg aloft to prevent further injury became one of racing’s iconic images.

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