Woodford Reserve Master's Collection No. 08 Classic Malt

Woodford Reserve Master's Collection No. 08 Classic MaltBack in 2013, Woodford Reserve just did something very interesting, on the verge of awesome. For that years Masters Collection release, they introduced TWO malt whiskeys one aged in charred new oak (as is typical of bourbon), one in used (as is typical of Scotch). Thats right, these are malt whiskeys, which is highly unusual in the US and basically unheard of in Kentucky. AND they offer the chance to experience the difference that used vs. new barrels

Her dream had always been to have her "hands on" all aspects of the production and as a grower she is now fully integrated into the life of each of her wines

and refined sipper

cold climate of Hokkaido

Bottled at precisely 100 proof

layers of cake

nextSectionA gorgeous balance of flavor and acidity with herbal tea smokiness and cereal notes with spice

slight cinnamon

Ciatu has a rich and fruity bouquet of ripe mulberry and raspberry that stand out against an exotic layer of fine herbs and spices

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witty poet Dorothy Parker this is a gin we would have loved to have mixed in a sour cocktail at the Algonquin Round Table

I would be very surprised if a wine this well-balanced did not age extremely well

On the rocks: Could be also enjoyed on the rocks