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Whiskey Review: Woodford Reserve Batch Proof 124.7 Proof

We review Woodford Reserve Batch Proof 124.7 Proof, the latest iteration of this stronger Woodford Reserve variant.

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Woodford Reserve Batch Proof 124.7 Proof review

Tasting Notes

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62.35% ABV. Mash bill: 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley.124.7 Proof. MSRP 129.99 USD.
Appearance:
Burnt Umber
Nose:
I can sense the proof immediately, as there’s a harsh wave of alcohol leading the scent. As I can explore deeper, though, I can make out well-defined scents of cherry and allspice, clear beneath the proof.
Palate:
Despite the intensity of the proof, the flavors play very clearly on the tongue. There is a forward note of fruit and caramel, like cherry cola. I don’t have long to let it open up before the burn takes over, but I can find undertones of cinnamon bark and a woody body. As the alcohol fades into the finish, I’m left with a clear, lingering taste of cherry and sandalwood.
Finish:
Comments:
A good high proof whiskey is a challenge. You get some of the clearest flavors you can find in whiskey, but you only have so long to enjoy them before the proof overwhelms you. This expression is no exception, but I find the mix of fruity and savory flavors to be clear and well curated. For some drinks, I have to dig out the flavor notes across multiple sips. In this one, whiskey the flavors of cherry cola jumped out at me from the first sip, clear as day.rnrnI don’t think it quite has the complexity of some expressions, but the clarity of its tastes is at least an equal virtue. This is a slow, deliberate sipper with plenty to enjoy. If bottling at barrel strength was a sign of confidence, this definitely justifies that confidence.

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.

Taylor Shiells

Taylor is a writer, researcher, and whiskey enthusiast. He came to Portland in pursuit of higher education, and found himself staying to pursue the Pacific Northwest's wide range of olfactory offerings. He's a fan of craft beer, farm to table food, indie perfume, and, most of all, whiskey. While he provides technical research to the entertainment industry by day, the Whiskey Wash gives him the opportunity to explore his passion, hone his palate, and practice a more flavorful form of writing.

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