At the end, it’s a tasty transition from sweet, to spiced to aromatically dry. Chocolatey notes emerge, along with leather and tobacco which leave a slightly dry finish on the palate. Throughout, is the same oaken spice with hints of nutmeg and cinnamon. The sweetness fades on the tongue, giving way to a light butterscotch note. For me, the body is robust and bold.įinish: The finish of the Woodford Reserve bourbon is long. On the tongue, the warmth of the alcohol and spiced notes are softened by the sweet fruity flavours. For a premium bourbon like this, it has a reassuring viscosity that makes it feel luxurious and thick. Mouthfeel: The texture is creamy and smooth. All in all, I’m mightily impressed with Woodford Reserve’s offering – very enjoyable indeed. I presume these notes stem from the lengthy ageing of this bourbon. With some more ‘chewing’, I’m pleasantly surprised with slight hints of espresso and a rum-like sweetness. I personally find this quite an enjoyable contrast to the upfront sweetness prior. There’s a overall woody flavour going on, with oaky tannins that have a slightly ‘drying’ character towards the end. I’m more than happy with this bourbon neat. There’s a mild degree of heat from the rye but it’s tempered beautifully with the sweetness. More of the same cinnamon, vanilla, nutmeg and ginger come through, with very little harshness. I’m pretty hooked already, I have to say!Īs promised from the nosing, flavours of winter spice develop on the mid palate.
BULLEIT BOURBON VS WHISKEY PIG FULL
Straight away, this entry-level bottle is wonderfully rich, full bodied and full of flavour. For me, I can taste caramelised apples, pears and dates. There’s a definite sweetness from honey and dried fruit. Palate: On my first sip, I’m immediately greeted with an array of sweet and spicy flavours. All in all, it’s an inviting nose that beckons you towards taking a sip. With a little swirl in my glass, the oaken notes become particularly pronounced, with creamy vanilla and sweet butterscotch. There is also an inviting hint of leather, with cocoa and a very subtle smokiness. I immediately detect notes of honey, mixed winter spices such as clove, nutmeg and cinnamon. Nose: Taking a deep breath of the Woodford Reserve bourbon, it presents a fragrant and warm aroma. Slightly more expensive than your average ‘ground floor’ bourbon, it’s certainly a high-shelf purchase which I’ve explored in the breakdown below. This signature bottle is matured for 6-7 years in charred oak barrels. They tend to retain more of the grains’ character compared to column stills, which are a far more effective (and complicated) way of creating very light, smooth and high proof spirits. Traditional pot stills are known for making heavier but more flavoursome spirits. Woodford’s additional pot still method is fairly unusual within the bourbon industry and mimics the process of Scottish whisky distilleries. Usually, most bourbons are made primarily with column distillation with a secondary doubler still or thumper still for refinement. If you’re new Woodford Reserve, it’s worth mentioning their dual distillation method by combining triple pot still and column distillation to make their spirits.
From this, you can expect a sweeter profile with less rye heat. Compared to the Bulleit grain recipe, this whiskey uses a much higher corn percentage (72%) in it’s mashbill. Known as their ‘classic’ bottling, this Kentucky straight bourbon is the most widely known within Woodford’s range.
A closer look at Woodford Reserve Kentucky bourbon
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