ABV 50.2%
A brilliant example of an old bourbon. Wood influenced but in the most refined way.
Martine Nouet
Woodford Reserve
Brand
Master's Collection Seasoned Oak
Expression
Bourbon
Type
No age statement
Age (Years)
50.2%
ABV
Kentucky
Region/Country
Standard (Distillery or blended)
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Intense. Strong wood influence. Sandalwood, cigar box. Floral. Bulb flowers (like Hyacinths). Fruit comes behind. Dried out prune, dawson plum. Long peppercorns. Complex.
Palate: Elegant, rich. Sweet dried fruit then the oak fills in. But beautifully integrated. Toffee, pepper.
Finish: Long, refined. Sweet. Dates
Comment: A brilliant example of an old bourbon. Wood influenced but in the most refined way.
Score: 8.5
Taster
Nose: Big humidor and tobacco notes. Sawn oak sweetness with dark fruit and toffee. Intense and layered.
Palate: Heavy burnt sugar, almost a little smokiness. Christmas cake but also a lot of oak.
Finish: Just keeps going.
Comment: Mr Morris has hit the nail on the head with this one.
Score: 8.6
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