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Whiskey Review: Woodford Reserve Frosty Four Wood

We review Woodford Reserve Frosty Four Wood, a bourbon that survived record-low Kentucky temperatures several years back to become a rather amazing whiskey.

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  • Savannah Weinstock is a whiskey enthusiast and industry professional.
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Appearance:
Frosty Four Wood’s deep red-tinted amber hints at its multi-faceted finish.
Nose:
Chalk and heavy ash hit first on the nose.After opening, the ash leads to a very meaty, leathery nose: toffee, burnt Demerara sugar, toasted corn, and Amarena cherries in syrup. Cigar ash finishes. , the
Palate:
Taking a cue from the nose, the palate is filled with savory notes up front. Cornbread and Amarena cherries follow through. Beef jerky, tanning hide, and warm leather define the palate. Savory, but not too salty, the whiskey transforms mid-palate to semisweet chocolate and freshly rolled cigars. The palate remains incredibly earthy and savory, with just enough sweetness to round it out. Conclusion: Rarely are there drams such as this that have a balance of sweet and savory without also having considerable salty or tannic elements. The finish feels reflective, with lingering warm leather and sweetness rounding out. Altogether, I was very pleased with this whiskey. I tasted this whisky prior to doing extensive research on it, as is my practice, so I was unaware of its weather-driven backstory before my initial tasting. That said, even without its story, I would absolutely drink Frosty Four Wood again. FINAL SCORE: 93/100
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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.

Savannah Weinstock

Savannah Weinstock is a graduate of Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon, where her Environmental Studies thesis delved into the intersection of Scotch Whisky, sustainability, and the commodification of nature and culture. During her thesis research, she spent time living and studying in Glasgow, Scotland, visiting and interviewing distilleries across the country, with a particular focus on the Hebridean Isles. Savannah is currently immersed in the industry, gaining firsthand experience with whiskey, spirits, and cocktails on a daily basis.

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