Ctrexman
Woodford Reserve Straight Malt
Other Whiskey — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed
September 30, 2021 (edited March 4, 2022)
Ive heard this called a hybrid of Bourbon and Scotch but it doesnt taste like scotch at all to me. Its more similar to their bourbon with some added flavors. Still get lotsa cherry but now there is sweet/sour apple too. Its like a jolly rancher explosion and I really like it. Pot still texture is present which is a big plus imo. Im a scotch hound so I love the extra malt presence here but it is not taking over. Plenty of bourbon oak and vanilla rounded with sweet/sour fruits and barley. Finish has expected barrel notes and char but lasting malt support is a twist. I thoroughly enjoyed this and at low $30's its a slam dunk repeat purchase for me. Not complex but good depth and richness....86/100.....If you are a WR fan this will most likely work for you
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Bottle Kill: Thoroughly enjoyed this bottle. That said I am a WR bourbon fan. Plenty of rich fruits balanced by barrel notes. Easy rebuy and raising score to 89/100 just short of 4 star
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@bigwhitemike their cask strength batches do it for me but the asking price is steep for what you get at $125 when Bookers, JD Barrel proof and ECBP can be had for $60-90
@Bourbon_Obsessed_Lexington agree. Keep thinking I’m supposed to like woodford but never has aligned with my preferences. I bet I would like this one better and will try if I see for a reasonable price.
From what it sounds like this is probably better than the standard Woodford - something I want to like more but struggle to do so. Malt might be the answer!