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Whiskey Review: Woodford Reserve Blended Rye

We review Woodford Reserve Blended Rye, a recent addition that sees a somewhat standard American rye mash bill blended with 100% rye aged in used casks.

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  • Katelyn Best, whisky writer & enthusiast.
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Woodford Reserve Blended Rye

Tasting Notes

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Appearance:
Nose:
Cooked and dried fruit predominates here, evoking pears cooked in sweet sherry, or an apple pie with raisins. There’s a major, faintly dusty wood note here, too: picture those desserts on an unfinished pine plank in a wood shop.
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Comments:
This is an elegant, well-executed rye that’s plenty sippable on its own, but would be lovely paired with a fruit dessert. It definitely leans into fruit, and while it’s got plenty of spice, it’s not hot or peppery, and sits easily on the palate. This is an intriguing, off-the-beaten-path expression from Woodford Reserve, definitely worth trying if you can get your hands on it.

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.

Katelyn Best

Katelyn Best, a freelance writer based in Portland, Oregon, is a regular contributor to The Whiskey Wash. She has a particular passion for exploring the unique and unconventional aspects of the whisky world.

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