Woodford Reserve Bourbon
Bourbon
Woodford Reserve // Kentucky, USA
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Cost
Distilled at its namesake Woodford Reserve Distillery located in Versailles, Ky. (formerly called Labrot & Graham's Distillery), this Kentucky straight bourbon was first introduced in 1996. It is also known as "Distiller's Select". This high-rye bourbon has a mash bill containing 18% rye. It is made from a combination of pot still and column still whiskey. The bourbon is aged between 6-7 years and carries no age statement. Bottled at 45.2% ABV.
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ageNAS
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abv45.2
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BourbonProduced anywhere in USA; Mash bill of at least 51% corn; aged in new, charred oak barrels.
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Cask Typenew, charred American oak
Tasting Notes
"Nose runs the gamut of vanilla, sweet corn, orange, and oak. Palate begins with strong notes of varnish, oak, alcohol heat, but gives way to charred orange, brown sugar and dried fruits. The finish is long and brings back the astringent notes on the nose."
Reviewed by
Rob Morton