Woodford Reserve Distiller’s Select Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
90.4 Proof
Price Point: $30 – $40 for 750 ML
Distiller: Woodford Reserve Distillery
Background
People’s buying habits (including my own) are very interesting. Depending on the situation, what, how, and why we purchase can drastically change.
I received a request to review Woodford Reserve, which is when I realized I had never bought a bottle. However, I’ve probably had Woodford Reserve close to fifteen times, not at home but at the bar. For whatever reason, this always stood out as a good choice when I’m out with friends, but never when I’m at the liquor store. Well, I decided to pick up a bottle and put it to the test at home.
Review
The nose is a little intense, but still nice. Woodford Reserve seems heavy on rye, with lots of caramel and oak.
The taste is pleasant; pretty well aged (mature). The caramel comes back here with some cherries to follow. This is a nice bourbon in the mouth, but nothing to separate it from the rest of the pack.
Woodford Reserve concludes with some big oak for a tasty finish..
Rating & Recommendations
I like Woodford Reserve, but not enough to rate it higher than an 82 out of 100.
I will probably continue to order this at the bar, but it’s just not special enough for me to buy a bottle for myself again.
-Ryan
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Dan Williams
December 8, 2012 at 4:44 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Interesting … That parallels my attitude. I do like the pronounced cherry notes in their products, but I’d still take Eagle Rare over Woodford 10 times out of 10. This brand is more about packaging than what’s inside the bottle.
ACSG
February 21, 2013 at 10:20 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Just reviewed the same stuff. Had very much the same opinion- that for the size of the brand and its availability it’s pretty good. But not the go-to choice when you could pick something a little more special.
Charles Shaulis
March 1, 2013 at 12:42 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
The more bourbon I buy, the further down the ladder that the Woodford Reserve Distiller’s Select expression goes – it’s currently #5 on my list, but still better than Buffalo Trace or Maker’s Mark 46. It’s still a good bourbon to drink on the rocks. You’re lucky that you can find Woodford Reserve at a bar when you’re out and about; not so here in Maine.
JohnnyBuckets
March 5, 2013 at 9:06 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Have to agree with the comment from Dan, The Bottle Looks Great on the shelf, the taste doesn’t sell the product. I just purchased the Woodford Reserve for the first and last time. Was not happy with this purchase. Maybe the taste is fine in a bar when you’ve already had a half dozen beers or so.
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