2015 Ultimate Spirits Challenge

Woodford Reserve Master's Collection, Finished in Sonoma-Cutrer Pinot Noir Barrels Kentucky Straight Bourbon (United States), 45.2% abv, $99.99

89
Very Good,
Strong Recommendation

Tasting Note:

Beautiful old copper/auburn coloring that's highly appealing. Nose offers plenty of zesty wine, port-like notes in the first inhalations, then with further aeration the aroma turns earthy, dusty dry, cola-like. Flavor menu offers salty, dry, heavily woody tastes that are hearty, oily, viscous, assertively bold. Finishes medium long, piquant, earthy.

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