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.
This bourbon just does not do it for me. Very bland and more expensive than most bourbons in the same category. I'd rather have a bottle of Buffalo Trace or Wild Turkey any day.
The best bourbon.
As you may've guessed this was my 1st Bourbon and boy oh boy was it memorable. I use to always whiskey face every spirit no matter how rare or expensive it was, luckily not the Pappy but Johnnie Walker Blue was one victim. Turns out I was drinking it wrong, I would knock it back like a cowboy and wince. I was influenced into Bourbon by the guys at a cigar forum and started my research. It was Bourbon or bust to me as I was tired of not having the taste for top shelf spirits. I picked the Woodford Reserve because it was HIGHLY recommended and incredibly affordable. I also bought a Glencairn whiskey glass to help aid my experience. First uncorking and nosing brought a warm cinnamon/menthol like mint to my senses. Wow this isn't what I expected (in a good way). Hear goes nothing...first sip (prime the palate). Jaw literally on the floor!!!! I need a 2nd sip. Long finish and simply put; ART in a glass. I have yet to have a bourbon quite like it. Quite literally it meets all the requirements for the perfect bourbon. Thank you Chris Morris & Woodford Reserve team.
This was actually one of the first Bourbons I ever had, and I have kept going back to it since. It's the best of what I have tried (other than Woodford's other products) and for the price it really is a great buy. 10/10 highly recommend.
I love this bottle so much. Feels great in the hand. Only downside is the "glu-ie" sticker, that leaves trace of glue on the neck when removed. I had to use some olive oil, and it went off with some work. A gentleman should drink from a proper glass, but I am no gent. If you are a 30-60 eur/usd drinker like me, you should buy Woodford at least once before you die. You might to consider not return to "cheap" malts, after you ve tried it.
