A Little Background

Woodford Reserve Batch Proof is part of the annual Master’s Collection series, which according to Woodford Reserve celebrates Master Distiller Chris Morris’ vision and Woodford Reserve’s commitment to innovation and craftsmanship within the bourbon and whiskey category and a celebration of Woodford Reserve’s proprietary batching process – A celebration of Woodford Reserve’s proprietary batching process – blending barrels into a batch and bottling the whiskey at its actual proof, straight from the barrel – Batch Proof is crafted using the same grain bill and process as Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon. This release of Woodford Reserve Batch Proof is bottled at 124.7 proof and has an MSRP of $130.

Mashbill: 72% Corn, 18% Rye, 10% Malted Barley
Distillery: Woodford Reserve/Brown-Forman Distillery
Age: No Age Statement
Proof / ABV: 124.7 Proof / 59.2% ABV
Retail Price: $130

(Tasted neat from a Glencairn Glass)

Color

Dark Gold

Nose

Sweet fruity nose with notes of lemon sweet tea, banana, Marmalade, vanilla, and oak.

Palate

Lemon sweet tea, marmalade, cinnamon, baking spice, leather and dried oak.

Finish

Fig spread, chocolate fudge, dry oak, and an overall bananas fosters flavor.

In closing

Woodford Reserve Batch Proof 124.7 is an all-around classic Bourbon that boasts a wonderfully sweet nose and a Bananas Fosters-like finish. The Nose and Palate have lots of sweeter notes of lemon tea and marmalade, while the finish is richer with chocolate fig spread and dry oak. Overall, Woodford Reserve Batch Proof is flavorful Bourbon and another reminder of what it’s like to enjoy Woodford at this higher Proof. The only downside is the price tag and availability in some markets.

NOTE: The sample used for this review was provided at no cost courtesy of Woodford Reserve. We thank them for the sample and for allowing us to review it with no strings attache