Distillery: Woodford Reserve Distillery
Region: Versailles, Kentucky
Aging: No Age Statement but at least 4 Years old
ABV: 45.2%
Proof: 90.4
Mash Bill: 72% Corn, 18% Rye, 10% Malted Barley
Non-Chill Filtered: No
Price: $120
Woodford Reserve Master’s Collection – Historic Barrel Entry Batch 18 Tasting Notes
Appearance: Amber
Nose: Rich caramel, ripe banana, nutty notes, heavy vanilla, toasted oak, sweet dark fruits, black cherry, floral notes, baking spice
Palate: Lots of oak, caramel, a little less vanilla than on the nose but it is still present, cinnamon spice, clove, tobacco, and a bit of earthiness and minerality
Finish: Medium finish that is smooth but finishes out with a tiny bit of pepper spice
How Does Woodford Reserve Master’s Collection Batch 18 Stack Up To Other Woodford Bottles?
This bottle of Woodford Reserve is an excellent bottle of whiskey full of rich oak, caramel, banana, light fruits, and vanilla.
It goes a step beyond your standard Woodford Reserve whiskeys by adding a nice layer of fruit and rich spices.
It has a finish that leaves you with nice tobacco, oak, and slight pepper notes that leave you reaching for another pour.
Is Woodford Reserve Master’s Collection Batch 18 priced accurately to its quality?
This is the best bottle of Woodford Reserve I have tasted.
With that being said, it is also double the price of any Woodford Reserve bottle I’ve ever tasted.
All-in-all, I do think this whiskey is a better bottle of whiskey.
Conclusion for Woodford Reserve Master’s Collection Batch 18
If you’re a big fan of Woodford Reserve, I could justify recommending that you purchase this bottle since it is a limited series batch released annually.
If you’re looking for a great bang for your buck, I would recommend going with the Woodford Reserve Double Oaked bourbon.
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