15 years ago some called this fancy bourbon. And while clever marketing has kept this Brown Forman staple competitive in a crowded bourbon market, it’s still damned good whiskey. It’s in every bar. Every spirits store. Neat or in a cocktail, it’s reliable. Nose: maple syrup, floral notes, vanilla, oak, candy corn and hints of spearmint. Taste: peppercorn now as some spice comes in, with more mint and butterscotch Finish: medium Don’t sleep on the standard Woodford Reserve.