Background: This bourbon is one of the first high proof Woodford Reserve Whiskeys. This batch of Bourbon was created by Woodford using the same specs as their standard bourbon but released at “proof”. Let’s see how they did. ABV: 62.9% Nose: A very strong scent, many flavors in there including the alcohol. There is Oak, Black Pepper, […]
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Background: This Bourbon comes to us by way of Buffalo Trace, a massive distillery located in Lexington Kentucky. This whiskey was aged for 10 years in New Charred Oak barrels before being bottled. ABV: 45% Setting: Neat in a Gleincarin, allows to sit for 10 minutes Nose: Sweet, mostly Caramel, Orange, hint of vanilla and a strong
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Background: This Kentucky Straight Rye from Woodford Reserve was aged in New American Oak barrels before being finish in Toasted Charred New Oak Barrels. ABV: 45.2% Setting: Neat in a Gleincarin, allows to sit for 10 minutes Nose: Strong notes, Caramel, Oak, Light vanilla scent. Taste: Very heavy on the oak, little else comes on the palate other than
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Background: As a background, I am newish to American Whiskey and Bourbons as I Started on Irish in College and then moved to Scotch. However, I have been enjoying Bourbons and will be taking a stab at some reviewing as a way to contribute. This whiskey comes to us by way of Michters an Non
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