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.
Wonderfully smooth, very little burn for a cheap bourbon. Makes Old No.7 taste like ethanol.
Simply fantastic: smells creamy, sweet, slightly spiced and tastes even better; silky smooth, little bite but enough to give you a smile, very enjoyable spicy Rye aftertaste but not enough to overpower the vanilla and butterscotch notes. Overall I'm really happy with this bottle.
Relatively new to bourbon but I have tried quite a few... This bourbon is by the far the best. It is very smooth and flavoursome at a reasonable price.
I do not understand some the negative comments, but I guess that we are all different! I totally agree with the tasting notes. I love the long lingering finish. One question - I have a couple of bottles at 43.2% and I have bought I find is 45.2% - is this a different blend? As yet this bottle is unopened.
Got to admit the Double Oaked on special at $71AU was a bit rich. But WTF that's why we work. First sip, yeah you can taste the Oak. But in the end if me and my mate can't finish a bottle with a smile it's shit.
