One of the oldest distilleries in all of America, despite the fact that continuous production hasn’t always occurred at the facility. Woodford Reserve can trace its lineage back to 1812, but the current distillery can source its building back to 1838. Woodford Reserve Bourbon was launched in 1996 and has become one of the most dominant names in the American whiskey world. A bourbon that is affordable from a consumer and bar perspective, many bars use this whiskey as their house bourbon pour. Many different super tasters have fawned over Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon for the depth that it has on both the nose and palate, having had over 200 separate flavours listed from this every day bottle of bourbon.
The ultimate and classic smell of bourbon. Tons of vanilla, caramel, toffee, coconut, mango, passionfruit, rye spice, cardamom, dried chilli, fudge, raisin, milk chocolate and sweet oak.
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.
Phil Dwyer is a freelance whisky writer and consultant. With a decade of experience in whisky retail and nearly as long running Whisky Wednesday on YouTube, Phil is dedicated to sharing his knowledge and enthusiasm with fellow whisky lovers. His goal is to make whisky accessible and enjoyable, dispelling the jargon and complexity that can sometimes surround the spirit. In addition to his online presence, Phil managed The Whisky Shop Manchester, where he curated an impressive selection of some of the finest drams available.
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