2015 Ultimate Spirits Challenge

Woodford Reserve Straight Rye Whiskey (United States), 45.2% abv, $37.99, 1 L

94
Excellent,
Highly Recommended

Tasting Note:

Coloring is pale bronze, burnt orange. Nose is fruity, spicy, nutty, minerally, sawdust-like, cedary/piny. Taste profile reflects the aromatic findings and adds nuances of dried apricot, fruitcake, roasted walnut flavors that work in unison with the attractive fragrance. Aftertaste is medium long, resiny/woody, cheese-like.

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