Woodford Reserve Batch Proof (2020)
123.6 proof
NAS
Bourbon
Woodford Reserve
$130
72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley
Nose
Baking spices and spice-forward notes; stone fruit and dark cherries or plums; brown sugar and molasses; ginger snap cookies character; malt showing through; little alcohol burn.
Palate
Viscous and thick body; baking spice with cinnamon; brown sugar and caramel; no bitterness; very balanced across front, middle, and back; chocolate notes emerging on second sip; complex with multiple layers that evolve as it sits in glass.
Finish
Very long finish; sweet notes linger; no bitterness; continued spice and chocolate complexity.
Overall Score
4.6 / 5
An exceptionally balanced barrel-proof bourbon that delivers impressive complexity, viscosity, and layered flavor at strength without any harshness, standing among the finest barrel-proof expressions available.
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Perfection
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