Woodford Reserve - Masters Collection Review - Historic Barrel Entry Batch 18 - Featured Square

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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