Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey
90.4 proof
NAS
Rye
Woodford Reserve
53% corn, 33% rye, 14% malted barley
Nose
Subtle aromatics characteristic of a balanced rye
Palate
Buttery, creamy quality with nice spice on the back end; not heavily spiced; sweetness from Kentucky corn balanced with rye character
Finish
Spice-forward with continuing complexity
Overall Score
4.3 / 5
A classic pre-Prohibition style Kentucky rye that balances corn sweetness with restrained spice and creamy barrel influence.
1.0
Undrinkable
2.0
Substandard
3.0
Average
4.0
Very good
5.0
Perfection
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