Rye Whiskey
Woodford Reserve Rye uses a pre-prohibition style ratio of 53% rye in its mash bill to pay homage to history’s original rye whiskeys, making spice and tobacco the dominant note among a sea of fruit, floral, and sweet aromatics, which yields a nice sweetness and overall balance. Our rye whiskey can deliver complex flavors – neat, on ice, or in a cocktail. A balanced rye makes a more balanced cocktail.
Tasting Notes
Proof
90.4 °
Appearance
Rich honey
Nose
Spicy with distinct notes of rye, black pepper, cedar and cassia bark sweetened with a dusting of marzipan. Hints of pear, apple and almond dance in its depths.
Taste
Clove, rye, mint, molasses, sorghum and honey mingle together with hints of apple and malt.
Finish
Long and sweetly spiced
Rye Whiskey
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Awards & Accolades
2020
Gold Medal
San Francisco World Spirits Competition
2018
1st Place
International Whisky Competition
Excellent, Highly Recommend
Ultimate Spirits Challenge
Gold Medal
Class Bartender Awards
2017
Gold Medal
American Whiskey Masters
1st Place - Best American Rye Whiskey
International Whisky Competition
2016
Best in Class Gold Medal
Whiskies of the World Awards
Gold Medal
San Francisco World Spirits Competition
2015
Excellent, Highly Recommend
Ultimate Spirits Challenge
