Tastes

Still not huge on woodford but this is clearly older and more refined. Still a little hint of tannic bitter oak but has a nice vanilla and really solid finish for the proof

I’ve got the 21% rye, yeast #4 here. Definitely floral/herbal on the nose with some deeper darker notes and sweetness as well. Complex and can be picked apart but comes together really well as a whole. Not experienced enough with floral notes to say specifics but enjoyable. Palate is nice. Just enough sweetness to balance the less present floral notes and then the rye spice kicks in. Not too hot but enough to make things interesting. Some Carmel cola notes in the mix too. The flavors on the finish is my favorite part really... like if they made double bubble gum in a Carmel or cola flavor... weird I know but pretty addictive. Keep going back for more. The spice isn’t deep or particularly long but that flavor hangs for quite a while and has a sirens song drawing you back in for more.

Young bourbon and rye that just works. Blendvof both on nose. Lighter. Hint of peanuts maybe very subtle. Good sweet palate. Nice build to rye spicevthat lingers really well. It’s not perfect or especially unique but it is really enjoyable. Has bitvof a scotch taste when chewing. Good one to home finish. Toasted oak or port finish?

Neck pour: was great, really smooth and enjoyable. Most striking thing was the aged vanilla extract note that just comes with very old aged whiskey. That and then length of the barrel spice tingle on the finish given the lower proof. Was a great experience to get to have

Great pour at a friend’s house. Had that great buffalo trace fruit note to it and wonderful amount of bite and flavor on the palate. Didn’t spend too much time dissecting it but it was really nice. Glad to have had the chance to enjoy it though I didn’t notice any obvious effects of the seasoned wood. Tasted like a solid 100 proof Weller pick or Old Rip frankly.

Very nice to try a pour from a friend’s collection. Got plenty of aged vanilla and oak notes with that wild Turkey funk mixed in. Nice palate and finish. All around very enjoyable older whiskey for sure.

I’m not saying I don’t like it. I think I was just expecting more from it for the price and awards. Will keep tasting and rereview

A solid rye that brings that buffalo trace red fruit note with it. Easy to sip and enjoy. Could use a little more proof for my taste but this is a solid pour especially at the current price.

Fine but underwhelming for the price. Nothing special going on but a good crossover option.

This is a fine but underwhelming low rye for the price. Just didn’t bring anything extra to the party when tasting neat.