Woodford Reserve Master's Collection Batch Proof 125.8

Warm, sweet vanilla with slight oak aftertaste. proof is definitely there but was more enjoyable neat than with an ice cube. Worth looking for and glad I had an opportunity to try it. Crown: 129$

I could live off of this. Hefty, full, spicy, rich. 2nd to Stagg jr in my book

Woodford has always been a go-to for me from the very start. I've loved how it weighs heavier on the side of brown sugar leather notes. This bourbon takes that to a whole other level. I tend to agree mostly with Distiller's taste notes - the nose did have quite a bit caramel, vanilla, oak-y Woodford goodness along with a little heat. Drier taste, but had the classic peppery leather followed by a warm brown sugar finish. Little more of a full-fledged flavor profile on this compared to the classic Woodford I've come to know and love. Thinking of this bottle as a higher proof double oaked - full of awesome flavor and an added bite. High score from me, would buy again (but looks like they're going like hotcakes).