Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey / 45.2% / 0.7l

Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey is a pre-prohibition American whiskey with a mash bill of 53% rye, 33% corn and 14% malted barley. It is a tribute to the history of traditional rye whiskey. Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey has a distinctive, spicy character and a long, sweet and spicy finish. It balances the classic taste of rye whiskey with heavier notes of spice, tobacco, as well as fruit, flowers and sweetness. Straight Rye whiskey tastes great on its own, on the rocks or in cocktails such as an Old Fashioned or Rye Manhattan.

In 2020, this rye whiskey won a gold medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition .

What does Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey taste like ?

• Nose : spicy with distinct notes of rye, black pepper, cedar and cinnamon bark sweetened with marzipan. A touch of pear, apple and almond in the background
• Color : rich, deep honey
• Taste : cloves, rye, mint, molasses, sorghum, honey mix, a bit of apple and malt
• Finish: long, sweet and spicy 

How to drink Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey ?

Tastes great neat, over ice, or in your favorite rye whiskey cocktail .

How is Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey made ?

Made in small batches, this artisanal process ensures a rich, flavorful Rye Whiskey. Its mash contains 53% rye, which is slightly more than a classic Kentucky bourbon.

Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey harks back to the pre-Prohibition production style in the US with its sharper, bolder flavour .

History of the distillery

The Woodford Reserve Distillery dates back to 1812: the birthplace of bourbon. The distillery's reputation is built on its heritage and adherence to traditional recipes and methods . It was here that James Crow perfected the "Sour Mash" process in 1838, which is still used to produce bourbon today .

In 1995, Woodford Reserve Distillery was officially listed by the U.S. government on the National Register of Historic Places .  Five years later – in 2000 – it was declared a National Historic Landmark .

Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey Drink Recipe

INGREDIENTS:

• 60 ml Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Rye  Whiskey
• 20 ml sweet vermouth
• 3 dashes Angostura® bitters
• Candied cherry

METHOD OF PREPARATION

• Pour ingredients into a bar glass, add ice and stir gently for 10-15 seconds .
• Strain and pour into a chilled cocktail glass .
• Garnish with a cherry.

Drink responsibly.

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