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Woodford Reserve Chocolate Malted Rye Whisper Redux
139.4 proof NAS Bourbon Woodford Reserve Versailles, KY $375
Nose

No nose burn despite towering proof. Pure cocoa, dark chocolate, and dense vanilla without additive character.

Palate

Concentrated chocolate and fudge-like richness with vanilla. A wonderful marriage of bourbon and chocolate that reads as grain-driven rather than artificial.

Finish

Lingering fudge and cocoa notes with chocolate essence.

Really good
A singular, memorable expression where roasted chocolate-malted rye creates an authentic fudge-and-chocolate character that feels earned rather than added.
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