Woodford Reserve
Distiller's Select Kentucky
(0.7l, 43.20%)
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They say it is Official Bourbon of the Kentucky Derby. Horses love it!
Woodford Reserve Distillery (owned by Brown-Forman) is located in the American state of Kentucky, close to the town of Versailles. It is Kentucky’s smallest distillery and quite different from the rest. Instead of the standard column still method it uses pot stills from Scotland.
Woodford Reserve Kentucky Bourbon is marketed under the former company name for the distillery, Labrot & Graham. 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. Every bottle is individually numbered with batch and bottle identification.
Woodford Reserve Distillery (owned by Brown-Forman) is located in the American state of Kentucky, close to the town of Versailles. It is Kentucky’s smallest distillery and quite different from the rest. Instead of the standard column still method it uses pot stills from Scotland.
Woodford Reserve Kentucky Bourbon is marketed under the former company name for the distillery, Labrot & Graham. 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. Every bottle is individually numbered with batch and bottle identification.
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StyleBourbon
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RegionKentucky
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CountryUnited States
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Alcohol43.20%
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DistilleryWoodford Reserve
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BottlerWoodford Reserve
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Chill Filtered?No
Flavour Spiral™
About The Flavour Spiral
vanilla
spicy
toasted oak
honey
orange zest
mint
butterscotch
black pepper
sweet
What does Woodford Reserve Distiller's Select Kentucky Bourbon taste like?
The Flavour Spiral™ shows the most common flavours that you'll taste in Woodford Reserve Distiller's Select Kentucky Bourbon and gives you a chance to have a taste of it before actually tasting it.
We invented Flavour Spiral™ here at Flaviar to get all your senses involved in tasting drinks and, frankly, because we think that classic tasting notes are boring.
The Flavour Spiral™ shows the most common flavours that you'll taste in Woodford Reserve Distiller's Select Kentucky Bourbon and gives you a chance to have a taste of it before actually tasting it.
We invented Flavour Spiral™ here at Flaviar to get all your senses involved in tasting drinks and, frankly, because we think that classic tasting notes are boring.
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Bourbon was designated "The Official Spirit of America" by an Act of Congress signed by President Lyndon Baines Johnson.
Tasting Notes
Appearance / Colour
Rich amber orange.
Smell / Nose / Aroma
Almost a tequila-like smell, black chocolate, coconut, honey, maple syrup, vanilla, woody, tones and black pepper spice.
Flavour / Taste / Palate
Firm, full of flavours, oak and vanilla in the beginning, then fruity, almonds and marzipan, honey, ginger, spiciness.
Finish
Smooth, long, spicy, tannic and flowery (violet). Oak adds dryness.
Comment
Top shelf, in Mint Julep or not.
Flavour spiral
Vanilla, spicy, toasted oak, honey, orange zest, mint, butterscotch, black pepper, sweet.
Rich amber orange.
Smell / Nose / Aroma
Almost a tequila-like smell, black chocolate, coconut, honey, maple syrup, vanilla, woody, tones and black pepper spice.
Flavour / Taste / Palate
Firm, full of flavours, oak and vanilla in the beginning, then fruity, almonds and marzipan, honey, ginger, spiciness.
Finish
Smooth, long, spicy, tannic and flowery (violet). Oak adds dryness.
Comment
Top shelf, in Mint Julep or not.
Flavour spiral
Vanilla, spicy, toasted oak, honey, orange zest, mint, butterscotch, black pepper, sweet.
Ratings & Reviews
anonymous,
Sweet vanilla and honey, a bit reminding of rye
Bill,
Slight Smokey flavor, missing the heavy oak flavor (that's a plus for me)
anonymous,
Spicy yet smooth. Goes down very easily.
Walker,
One of my go-to's. Love the smoothness!!!
Jon,
I accidentally told a guy this was wheated. Got ahead of myself.
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