I agree. Woodford Reserve is an easy sipper (regardless of the offering). They have their niche. Tons of people love it and that is fine. The good news is that WR is affordable and readily available. It’s just not “special”. My advice: keep a bottle around as an easy sipper. I doesn’t matter which one you stock. There are a slew of options available if you have a few extra bucks at your disposal.
Excellent review, thanks for posting it. I’m on your wavelength; I had a pour of this just last night. This is the only Woodford Reserve I’ve tried, so far (double oaked is next). It’s good, though not ‘wow’ great. I’d say ‘try it’, especially as an intro. I like the Old Elk Wheat Whiskey better (95% wheat, 5% rye malt), and really recommend Old Elk. Also, I’d prefer a malt rye to a corn whiskey. ASW in Atlanta makes a pure malt rye whiskey called ‘Resurgens’ (after Atlanta resurging from the ashes of being burned down in the Civil War). It’s a good rye malt expression.
I'd be more interested in a malted rye simply because I think most people aren't aware that such a thing exists, and it'd be neat for a distillery the likes of Woodford to put one out. I do agree that the mash bill potentially hurts this one, but not just because of the barely legal dominant grain--the fact this is a four-grain I think compounds the issue. Having 20% barley in the mash isn't doing it any favors since it's not a particularly flavorful grain, especially when put into a virgin oak barrel. I also think the rye, despite its low percentage in the mash, potentially takes that much more away from the wheat and letting the expression emphasize its dominant grain. I feel like doing something closer to a 78% wheat, 12% corn, 10% barley mash bill could result in a superior (or more interesting) product.
It's interesting how I also enjoyed Woodford Reserve whiskeys but have not made any repeat purchases even though I keep thinking of getting another bottle of Double Oaked bourbon.
I finally saw this on the shelf at my Total Wine, been wanting to try it. Picked it up, have the same results as you, it's an "ok" wheat, but nothing special by any means. It will take me awhile to finish this bottle and I will not buy another Woodford wheat.
Woodford wants people to just pick it up off the shelf cuz it looks like normal Woodford but a tad different and then have the same nondescript experience.
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I agree. Woodford Reserve is an easy sipper (regardless of the offering). They have their niche. Tons of people love it and that is fine. The good news is that WR is affordable and readily available. It’s just not “special”. My advice: keep a bottle around as an easy sipper. I doesn’t matter which one you stock. There are a slew of options available if you have a few extra bucks at your disposal.
Love those circle graphs for the mashbill.
Great review, thanks 👍
Thanks!
Excellent review, thanks for posting it. I’m on your wavelength; I had a pour of this just last night. This is the only Woodford Reserve I’ve tried, so far (double oaked is next). It’s good, though not ‘wow’ great. I’d say ‘try it’, especially as an intro. I like the Old Elk Wheat Whiskey better (95% wheat, 5% rye malt), and really recommend Old Elk. Also, I’d prefer a malt rye to a corn whiskey. ASW in Atlanta makes a pure malt rye whiskey called ‘Resurgens’ (after Atlanta resurging from the ashes of being burned down in the Civil War). It’s a good rye malt expression.
I love Reservoir Wheat Whiskey (50% ABV) out of Virginia. It has a 100% wheat mashbill. If you can find it, grab a bottle.
I'd be more interested in a malted rye simply because I think most people aren't aware that such a thing exists, and it'd be neat for a distillery the likes of Woodford to put one out.
I do agree that the mash bill potentially hurts this one, but not just because of the barely legal dominant grain--the fact this is a four-grain I think compounds the issue. Having 20% barley in the mash isn't doing it any favors since it's not a particularly flavorful grain, especially when put into a virgin oak barrel. I also think the rye, despite its low percentage in the mash, potentially takes that much more away from the wheat and letting the expression emphasize its dominant grain.
I feel like doing something closer to a 78% wheat, 12% corn, 10% barley mash bill could result in a superior (or more interesting) product.
I feel what you are saying about being a bit disappointed because they kind of played it safe instead of really dipping into their creativity.
Journeyman's Corsets, Whips and Whiskey is a nice wheat whiskey.
I can actually say its one of my favorites in the Woodford Line. Very light and perfect for summer but everyone is different. Cheers my friend!
Wow, starting to think I may have missed the mark here.
Corn whiskey and put it in a fight to the death against mellow corn! Or just a nice low key blind would be fine.
I think you're crazy, this is a wonderful whisky, maybe the best in this price class.But cheers bill.
Definitely possible I'm crazy. It wasn't bad, just... I think I wanted something more.
Wish they did the straight corn
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So glad you're enjoying it :) any whiskies you want me to review?
@@TheWhiskeyDictionary i think you haven't done cutty sark so far. That would be an interesting one...
True I haven't done that one yet. Hmm
It's interesting how I also enjoyed Woodford Reserve whiskeys but have not made any repeat purchases even though I keep thinking of getting another bottle of Double Oaked bourbon.
The double oaked is an incredible bottle.
I agree I am a ignore it you are spot on 100% with everything you said about it
Glad we agree!
Thanks Bill. I appreciate the review.
What I have found is it makes excellent cocktails but as a sipper neat I was not wowed
I am actually a fan of the Wheated whiskeys this one is very good I always have it in my home bar.
im actually in washington so im curious to try. would you happen to know which wheater from whiskey you were referring to?
I believe it's called "Dry Fly"
Which is best wheater?
Just tried for first time at my twins place I like it it's a easy sipper but I agree it doesn't taste like a wheated whiskey 🥃
Yeah I say try it, Thanks Bill 🥃
I finally saw this on the shelf at my Total Wine, been wanting to try it. Picked it up, have the same results as you, it's an "ok" wheat, but nothing special by any means. It will take me awhile to finish this bottle and I will not buy another Woodford wheat.
S’good, gotta try it soon!
I love it. Everyday stocker for me.
Is it me or does it look red? It looks like it had a red hue.
It's definitely a very reddish brown
Still giving thumbs up
My favorite
Bainbridge wheat whiskey is aaaaaaamazing. Stock it.
think muted?
When I picked up my bottle I got woodford and acetone.... I thought the single malt was better.
So funny how different our opinions are on those two
It was a 2019 batch
Straight whiskey is at least 2 years. Not 4. 0:29
Correct. But if it's under 4 it requires an age statement on the bottle
@@TheWhiskeyDictionary ok I see. Thanks
No problem. I actually triple checked that during editing because I didn't want to make a mistake :)
@@TheWhiskeyDictionary I love it! Thanks for the feedback. I'll be digging through my books when I get home. I got more reading to do.
If you find anything that contradicts it definitely let me know. I'm always happy to learn.
I get a ton of cherry in this one. Its okay
RYE MALT
Rye malt 110%!
Ive had a few wheat whiskys. Not a huge fan.
Woodford wants people to just pick it up off the shelf cuz it looks like normal Woodford but a tad different and then have the same nondescript experience.
Is this still called a bourbon?
Nope. In order to be a bourbon, it needs to be 51% corn or higher