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Woodford Reserve Master's Collection Very Fine Rare Kentucky Straight, 45.2%
Price: ● Issue: Spring 2021 ● Reviewer: David Fleming ● Category: Bourbon/Tennessee Whiskey
Woodford Reserve's oldest-ever release includes barrels from 2003. Licorice, sassafras, dried herbs, and slate on the nose, followed by a palate that's rich and spiced, with notes of nutty chocolate, grape jelly, Christmas cake, brown sugar, and aged oak. Water unlocks lively notes of raspberry tart and nutmeg, and a lengthy finish offers cocoa powder, espresso, and semi-sweet chocolate. Mature, well-spiced, herbal, and balanced, with dessert-like chocolate and espresso flavors.
