The mashbill for Woodford Reserve features a high percentage of rye: 72% corn, 18% rye and 10% malt. The whiskey is also unusual 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!
Quite thick and creamy. There are notes of honey and spice, leather, a touch of cocoa, a little smoke, toasty oak and vanilla cream with a hint of butterscotch.
Thick and full. There are notes of espresso beans, winter spice, cereal sweetness, plenty of rye, ground ginger, almond oil, toasty oak and a little rum.
Long and mature with notes of cereals and toasty oaken spice.
Drank JD since a kid, all my family bought me JD for presents, Christmas and birthdays etc. Tried woodfords 2 years ago and I've never touched JD since. JD tastes like petrol in comparison!
This is the King of KY Bourbons. Having sampled different Bourbons over the years, I find the 90.4 proof smooth, meant to be enjoyed neat or maybe an ice cube, to chill. You get a sense of the clean Bluegrass Limestone filtered water, Thoroughbred Class Slick Smoothness and an Open Air aroma. This is a Special Bourbon, Unpretentious and Classic. Side Note: I keep Old Forrester (Woodford's Grand Daddy) as my House Bourbon and Woodford Reserve Kentucky Bourbon for Good Friends and special occasions.
Is it just me or is there a noticeable difference in taste between the Kentuckey Derby and the Distillers Select? The latter seems smoother with a lingering butterscotch/caramel flavor.
Enjoy drinking this bourbon. Pleasant aroma, nice flavor and smooth finish.
About 5 years ago, I went on line looking for a decent sipping whiskey. After reading almost everything, I decided to try woodsford Reserve Bourbon. I sip it straight and chase it with really cold Diet Coke.
