Produced using a 51% malt mashbill, the combination of recipe and new charred oak in Woodford's Malt whiskey promises a unique drinking experience - especially for drinkers used to Woodford's standard offerings.
The fact that the mashbill could easily be turned into a heavily malted bourbon and that it was aged in a new charred oak barrel, helps make this a great introduction into American malt whiskey.
There are hints of dried fruits, nuts, and oak as well, while the finish has subtle touches of chocolate, almonds, and a hint of barley sugar. Very nice.
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House Review
Nose:
Musty and funky. A bit of brown sugar, some toffee, clove and pepper. Earthy with a hint of dirt, oak and tobacco.
Taste:
Malty and musty, the malt is dominant. Wet cardboard, musty grass and leaves. Some cocoa and brown sugar.
Finish:
Short finish. A bit hot. Musty and malty with a good deal of wet grass, musty cardboard and young whiskey notes.
Overall:
This offering is one that perhaps tints the Woodford image a bit. The malt isn't particularly well integrated and the youth is hard to ignore. Stick with the others.
Score:
70
By t8ke
Our in house critic rates spirits on a scale of 0-10 (10 best) and is aggregated the same as external sources
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