Woodford Reserve Tasting note

By Miguel at 2012 May,06 in Tasting , Woodford Reserve

“More fruity that the rest of bourbon I have had, this Woodford Reserve has a style more similar to rye whiskies.”

Woodford Reserve is a Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey with a twist.

The mashbill for Woodford Reserve features a high percentage of rye: 72% corn, 18% rye and 10% malt.

Unusual also for being triple distilled and having the lowest proof upon entering the barrel where it matures for at least six years.

A must have Kentucky bourbon. Makes a wonderful Old-Fashioned cocktail!

This dram has a cooper-like color.

Nose (84): average. corn, fruits, mango, floral, honey, wood. Not like a typical bourbon at all. Very fruity.

Palate (86): powerful, oily. corn, floral, honey, spices, pepper, cinnamon, wood.

Finish (86): longer than average. corn, honey, floral, pepper.

So based on other whiskies I have already tasted I rate this Woodford Reserve Kentucky Bourbon with 85 points over 100.