Living in Utah and government controlled liquor stores. Our options are sometimes VERY limited. A new liquor store opened up near our house and I this one is one of the largest in the state and supposed to have a larger selection.
So I stopped in yesterday and ventured over to the Whiskey section. I prefer bourbons, single malt scotches, and the occasional Canadian whiskey. While perusing the different offerings and mentally in my mind going: 'tasted it', 'didn't like it', 'have some at home', and 'cheaper when I go to Nevada or Wyoming' (both are only 90 min drives) I ran across a bottle of Woodford Reserve.
I have read a few things about it, known as a budget friendly Bourbon. I thought the bottle looked really nice and decided to pick up the bottle priced at $38.99. Got it home and that evening I sat down to a nice dram no water no ice. Just wanted to get the flavor profile. And I have to be honest I was very impressed. I was expecting a bite but none was had. The aroma on this whiskey was very nice, I kept smelling citrus with chocolate. The taste however was so smooth and caramel like with what reminded me of burnt toffee. I then added a tiny bit of water and it opened it up even more. MMMMM this is good stuff. I was very pleasantly surprised to find this whiskey to taste so good at this price range. A quick glance this morning told me my nose was right, and that Woodford has some other selections I will need to keep an eye out for. Here are the notes from the website if you are interested:
TASTING NOTES
Proof: 90.4°
Appearance: Clean, brilliant honey amber.
Nose: Heavy with rich dried fruit, hints of mint and oranges covered with a dusting of cocoa. Faint vanilla and tobacco spice.
Taste: Rich, chewy, rounded and smooth, with complex citrus, cinnamon and cocoa.
Toffee, caramel, chocolate and spice notes abound.
Finish: Silky smooth, almost creamy at first with a long, warm satisfying tail.
I might have found a new sipping bourbon to enjoy in the evenings.
So I stopped in yesterday and ventured over to the Whiskey section. I prefer bourbons, single malt scotches, and the occasional Canadian whiskey. While perusing the different offerings and mentally in my mind going: 'tasted it', 'didn't like it', 'have some at home', and 'cheaper when I go to Nevada or Wyoming' (both are only 90 min drives) I ran across a bottle of Woodford Reserve.
I have read a few things about it, known as a budget friendly Bourbon. I thought the bottle looked really nice and decided to pick up the bottle priced at $38.99. Got it home and that evening I sat down to a nice dram no water no ice. Just wanted to get the flavor profile. And I have to be honest I was very impressed. I was expecting a bite but none was had. The aroma on this whiskey was very nice, I kept smelling citrus with chocolate. The taste however was so smooth and caramel like with what reminded me of burnt toffee. I then added a tiny bit of water and it opened it up even more. MMMMM this is good stuff. I was very pleasantly surprised to find this whiskey to taste so good at this price range. A quick glance this morning told me my nose was right, and that Woodford has some other selections I will need to keep an eye out for. Here are the notes from the website if you are interested:
TASTING NOTES
Proof: 90.4°
Appearance: Clean, brilliant honey amber.
Nose: Heavy with rich dried fruit, hints of mint and oranges covered with a dusting of cocoa. Faint vanilla and tobacco spice.
Taste: Rich, chewy, rounded and smooth, with complex citrus, cinnamon and cocoa.
Toffee, caramel, chocolate and spice notes abound.
Finish: Silky smooth, almost creamy at first with a long, warm satisfying tail.
I might have found a new sipping bourbon to enjoy in the evenings.
