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Whiskey Review: Woodford Reserve Chocolate Malt Whisper  

We review Woodford Reserve Chocolate Malt Whisper. It's a limited edition bourbon released as part of the Kentucky-exclusive Distillery Series.

OVERALL RATING

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Chocolate Malt Whisper Bourbon

Tasting Notes

About:

45.2% ABV, 90.4 proof. Straight bourbon made of 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley. 375ml $49.99.
Appearance:
Deep amber with glints of mahogany.
Nose:
The nose is unlike any other Woodford Reserve I’ve had before. Bright red apple is unmistakable at the beginning, accompanied by cedarwood. In the next wave, cinnamon and spearmint come through, but the spearmint feels out of place compared to the fruitiness of the dram. Toward the end of the nose is lemon peel and almond extract. Overall, the nose of whiskey reminds me of Cherry Vanilla Coke.
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Comments:
Each time I taste the Woodford Reserve Chocolate Malt Whisper, I get a different flavor profile. While I love a chocolate malt, the actual notes left on the palate waver between organic cocoa and fake sweet chocolate extract. I definitely recommend trying it and deciding for yourself. Sadly, the limited availability makes it a hard bottle to acquire. Hopefully, they try this “happy accident” again.

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Courtney Kristjana

Courtney Kristjana is a leading whiskey taster in the United States. Inspired by an article on Heather Greene, she left her career in Gerontology to pursue her passion for whiskey. Currently studying to become a Master of Scotch, Courtney dreams of one day being nominated for the Keepers of the Quaich. Her reviews may be as strong as the peat in her scotch, but she guarantees honesty, integrity, and an open mind.

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