Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Whiskey, 70cl

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We rate the Woodford Double Oaked with a 4-star rating (but very close to a 5-star). It’s high-quality, satisfying, and delicious. But as we sip, the caramel, sweet vanilla, brown sugar, cereal milk chocolate, and skim milk show up, so it adds to the enjoyment and deliciousness of the experience. Why We Like It Woodford Reserve Double Oaked vs Woodford Distiller’s Select is a hotly debated topic in my house. I much prefer the more earthy and robust flavors of the Double Wood whereas my wife likes the softer sweeter flavors of the Distiller’s Select. There is no right or wrong answer really, but I like to think I’m right (because I am). The same notes carry into the palate along with some nice honeycomb and buttery caramel, lightly charred oak (surprising for 43% ABV), and a few fresh grains in the finish. The taste lingers on your palate like the bold mark of a true Southern gentleman. Elijah Craig Barrel Proof

At first, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked gives the sweet chocolate-doused flavor with hints from the lightly charred barrels used to finish this bourbon. Brown Forman made a significant move with this bottle of Double Oaked bourbon, which is unique to their spirits line. The proof could be better, but there’s a tendency for this spirit to be intense and complex if added with extra proof [ 2], so the current alcohol content is just right.Despite the deeply toasted and heavily charred oak barrels, this makes the Double Oaked more relaxing and enjoyable to drink. Tasting Notes Nose While having a cigar with my brother, I thought a bourbon would top things off nicely. I used to be a Wild Turkey and Knob Creek fan (still am), but heard great things about this brand and moreover, this particular bottle, so I bought one tonight to go with the cigars when winter comes around. The second part of the vanilla, chocolate and the faint hint of cherry from the nose erupts onto my palate . I don’t know if it’s a result of a lot of charred oak casks in their aging, but the chocolate isn’t sweet enough to compensate for the bitterness and dryness that sets into my mouth after tasting libations like these.

But the overall combination of flavors from the nose to the finish is well-balanced. Our Thoughts First Sip

Crown the Car of the Year

However, since it’s a limited release, and you can’t find a bottle (just in case), mind you – only a handful of double-barreled expressions exist. A little rougher than the Distiller’s Select. Still round and easy neat, but not as smooth and a little more dry than it’s brother.

https://robbreport.com/food-drink/spirits/woodford-reserve-double-double-oaked-bourbon-distillery-series-1234796692/ The extra year in the barrel, Morris said, creates a bourbon that is distinctly spicier than its original counterpart, which is known for its sweeter taste and finish. In the aftertaste of this bourbon, you will notice that it is dominated by light oak bitterness and milk chocolate. It is a little thin and milky like skim milk — not so dark and dense. It’s still sweet, but the sweetness has a much deeper rich caramel, chocolate character to it—and it’s overlaid with a gentle bitterness that reminds me of the bittersweet herb called gentian (which I know as Kamille). This comes from the presence of both sugarcane spirits and wood aging in this whiskey. Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Alternatives

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Honestly, we’re not really into sweeter notes, but after this Double Oaked review, we can say this one has the right balance. It’s sweet, but there’s a hint of bitterness and oak. It’s hard not to constantly compare Double Oaked to standard Woodford Reserve as they both share the same mashbill and initial origins. Throughout this review I kept having to remind myself that while they may have started the same, they ended very differently. It’s really interesting to see the difference that exposure to another new virgin barrel that’s toasted and charred differently than the first barrel used in it’s aging can do to a bourbon.