Woodford has added a second product to their normal offering of Bourbon. This bourbon is the typical Woodford Reserve that has been aged in a second, heavily toasted barrel after it has matured. More on the process can be seen in the video below.
That is all wonderful, but the question is how does it taste? I had it described to me as dry, and that wine term is accurate. There is very little sweetness to be found with this whiskey. Not surprisingly, there is a strong wood flavor, but the tannin is not so strong that it completely ruins it. A splash of water opens it up a bit and allows some vanilla and honey to come through. It is an interesting whiskey, but I have trouble recommending it at $50. Honestly, it barely resembles a Bourbon.
However. This is the official Bourbon of the $1000 mint julep at this years Kentucky derby¹. You know, the $10 cocktail in the $990 cup. I played the home game last night, and after a couple of julep's, I know that the bottle will not be laying around collecting cobwebs for long. All it needed was sugar and mint to taste good.
I would also be remiss if I did not try this in a Manhattan. Doesn't work.
¹ 2012 for readers from the future.
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