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Woodford Reserve Straight Bourbon Whiskey Review

Tasting Notes & Ratings

Expert Rating: 77.5 Ratings Key

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Distillery Tasting Notes

Made by Brown-Forman Distillery Inc ~ Woodford Reserve Distillery

APPEARANCE: Clean, brilliant honey amber. NOSE: Heavy with rich dried fruit, hints of mint, and oranges covered with a dusting of cocoa. Faint vanilla and tobacco spice. TASTE: Rich, chewy, rounded, and smooth, with complex citrus, cinnamon, and cocoa. Toffee, caramel, chocolate, and spice notes abound. FINISH: Silky smooth, almost creamy at first with a long, warm satisfying tail.

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Details

Proof: 90.4
Alcohol by volume (ABV): 45.2%
Aged: 7.3 years
Mash Bill: 72% Corn, 18% Rye, and 10% Malted Barley
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Ratings Key

Ratings breakdown based on a 100 point scale.

  • 90-100 Exceptional
  • 80-89 Very Good
  • 70-79 Average
  • 60-69 Below Average
  • 50-60 Drain Pour
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