Woodford Reserve Master’s Collection Batch Proof 2022 Review | The Daily Pour

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91Excellent

Woodford Reserve Master’s Collection Batch Proof 2022

Bourbon Brown-Forman Woodford Reserve
  • Distiller

    Woodford Reserve

  • Bottler

    Woodford Reserve

  • ABV

    59.2%

  • Age

    NAS

  • Price $100 to $199.99

The 2022 release of Woodford Reserve's Master's Collection, this Batch Proof bottling is released at 59.2% ABV. A consistent favorite among fans of Woodford and beyond, let's see how this bottling compares to previous vintages. Let's dive in!

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Aggregated Reviews
  • Raided Score: 87
  • Robb Report
  • By Jonah Flicker
  • The palate is pretty much classic Woodford on steroids, with baked apple, vanilla pudding, milk chocolate, nutmeg, cinnamon and burnt orange notes all swirling around together.
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  • Raided Score: 91
  • Whisky Advocate
  • By Shane English
  • With time and a little water, this whiskey unfolds with stewed fruits, berry compote, milk chocolate syrup, and a wide range of baked goods, like cinnamon rolls, blueberry muffins, and chocolate croissants
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  • Raided Score: 100
  • The Whiskey Wash
  • By Charles Steele
  • This is a lot of fun and there is so much here to enjoy.
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  • Raided Score: 85
  • Breaking Bourbon
  • By Eric Hasman
  • Settling into a darker and more robust zone than past releases can be a tricky affair.
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  • Raided Score: 92
  • The Daily Pour
  • By T8ke
  • Overall, this is an easy pour to enjoy. That said, it's not simple or one noted. It's powerful, oaky, bold and rich. With almost 60% ABV comes a lot of character, yet it's not too hot or punishing. An oaky maple bomb with great undercurrents of baking spice, clove and a touch of root beer and cherry, this Master's Collection is masterful for sure.
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House Review
  • Nose:

    Rich and thick, layers of maple, clove, baking spices and brown sugar. Sweet, oaky and full of character.

  • Taste:

    Rich on the palate. A prickle of ethanol blends nicely with bold oak, sweet cream, fresh clover honey, a touch of root beer candies, cinnamon, vanilla bean and a notable cherry note on the back palate. Complex, full of flavor, possibly the most vibrant and full bodied Woodford Reserve in a long time.

  • Finish:

    Long finish. Driven first by oak, a fat pour of brown sugar, maple candies, clove and pepper blend nicely. Hangs long on the palate, it's complex yet easy to drink.

  • Overall:

    Overall, this is an easy pour to enjoy. That said, it's not simple or one noted. It's powerful, oaky, bold and rich. With almost 60% ABV comes a lot of character, yet it's not too hot or punishing. An oaky maple bomb with great undercurrents of baking spice, clove and a touch of root beer and cherry, this Master's Collection is masterful for sure.

  • Score:

    92

  • Disclosure: The producer provided this sample to review free of charge, and without expectation of review or rating.

  • By T8ke
  • Our in house critic rates spirits on a scale of 0-10 (10 best) and is aggregated the same as external sources