Woodford Reserve Wheat Whiskey

Carmel, oak, cinnamon, honey

Had my first taste of this today in-store, and I immediately bought it. At the outset, it is a sweet, juicy, light whiskey that reminds me of ripe, fall apples. Owing to its somewhat thin body and shorter finish, this makes me think of apple wine with hints of cinnamon and cedar. I almost want to try it warm. It's a pleasant sipper that I imagine I could enjoy on a brisk autumn day without thinking about too deeply. I'm excited to tuck into this a bit more when I have a bit of time.

Sugar and spice (well a little spice) but not all that nice. It’s ok but lacks fullness. It’s just kind of meh

Nose: spicy and wheaty. Almost like the bernheim nose. Nail polish a little bit too, not as potent Palate: very subtle sweetness. The wheat is up front. I definitely like this one but it lacks the fullness. I wish they’d try a wheated bourbon instead of a wheat whiskey. Finish: typical woodford finish with a bit of spice

The nose has some banana, some nuttiness, red apples? and vanilla. Fairly fruity. The palate is fairly soft and sweet with banana bread, light leather notes and some oak. The finish is smooth and medium in length, like regular Woodford. This was fine. I was really hoping it to be similar to other notable wheated bourbons, but I guess this isn’t one, technically it’s a wheat whiskey.