Woodford Reserve Master's Collection Chocolate Malted Rye Bourbon

Nose: Mocha, small amounts of Caramel, hints of Cedar, small amounts of Oak, Fruit, and roasted nut. Flavor: Roasted rye, Dark Chocolate Spice, Mocha, Cherry, and Toasted Oak. The finish is long. Overall Fantastic!!!

I’m no expert and I’ll admit I’m unpredictably critical of the finer things, but this is damn good!!! Nose: fresh baked banana bread, holiday cookies and toasted nuts. Palate: cocoa shining through to dry rye. Finish: medium long with mocha and coffee. I was full on expecting this to be a sweet novelty, but this is cocoa forward with enough restraint to really enjoy the corn and the rye. I tend to favor higher proofs but 90.4 showcases the complexity.