Woodford Reserve Wheat Whiskey
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Distiller:
Woodford Reserve
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Bottler:
Woodford Reserve
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ABV:
45.2%
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Age:
NAS
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Price:
$$$$$
- Raided Score: 85
- Publication: The Whiskey Wash
- Excerpt: I imagine it would be yummy mixed into an adult milkshake with pumpkin and caramel, or paired with some warm apple cider and sweet pumpkin pie spices.
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- Raided Score: 88
- Publication: Distiller
- Excerpt: The finish is more astringent, with pistachio shells, bitter baking chocolate, barrel char, cedar wood, and menthol.
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- Raided Score: 77
- Publication: Breaking Bourbon
- Excerpt: For those who are interested in trying a wheat whiskey, don't expect a whiskey that tastes as unique as you might like it to be.
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- Raided Score: 88
- Publication: Drinkhacker
- Excerpt: On the whole, it’s a fun addition to the Woodford line that definitely showcases its “fruitier” side.
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- Raided Score: 85
- Publication: Whiskey Raiders
- Excerpt: There's a bit going on here and all of it is pleasant. Woodford isn't typically the place that one looks for a wheated whiskey, but this could duke it out with other wheated favorites like OWA and Bernheim with ease.
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Intro:
Produced with a 52% wheat mashbill, Woodford Reserve boasts a 4 grain recipe in the release of their Wheat Whiskey.
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Nose:
Honey, pears, dole fruit syrup and other lively, fruity sweets.
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Taste:
Sweet apple crisp, honey, and some cinnamon. Light, fruity, with a hint of cream and clove.
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Finish:
Short finish, sweet once again with peach rings, honey, a hint of cocoa and some drying oak.
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Overall:
There's a bit going on here and all of it is pleasant. Woodford isn't typically the place that one looks for a wheated whiskey, but this could duke it out with other wheated favorites like OWA and Bernheim with ease.
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Score:
6
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