Another Woodford Reserve Batch Proof. You know, I don't think I've actually had any Batch Proof that was bad. So obviously, seeing this gem sitting on the shelf at my local Total Wine for SRP, I had to snag it and have a taste. The nose is classic batch proof. Fruity and a little dry. Stewed cherries lead the charge with tannic, toasted oak and caramel. There's a faint little bit of bananas foster in there not unlike Larceny, surprisingly. The palate features spicy, tongue tingling cinnamon throughout. Those stewed cherries are pretty prevalent here, too; adding a tart twang. Some charred oak and a little bit of rye spice keeps things interesting. The finish is spicy and dry. Here's where some rye spice qualities come out with leather, charred oak and cinnamon. Also on the finish, the proof becomes significantly more noticeable but not unpleasantly so. Another great Woodford Batch Proof. I mean really, with each release becoming successively more obtainable, you can't go wrong. This is high proof served up the right way.
Woodford Reserve Master's Collection Batch Proof 119.5
About this bottle
Batch Proof highlights the Woodford Reserve's proprietary batch process and is a bottling of the its actual proof, straight from the barrel. It's released after batching 100+ different barrels from many dates of production which were matured in various warehouses and different floors in those warehouses. This 2024 batch is bottled at 119.5 proof, far from the 90.4 proof which is traditional for Woodford Reserve. Announced on December 10, 2024, this limited edition is available in select US and global markets and at the distillery. (SRP $149.99)
How it tastes
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Expert notes are on point. Only thing keeping it from perfect is a short finish.
Solid pour, fruitier than expected
Tastes like this
Closest flavor profiles across the whole catalog.
