Woodford Reserve Master's Collection Series 15 Chocolate Malted Rye, 45.2%

Coffee and barrel char give it a darker edge, while vanilla and cocoa powder add some contrast. The bittersweet, tannic finish sounds like a real reservation. There’s no clear smoke character to focus on here.

Reviewed by smallbatch_socks

Nose

Rich coffee, Toasted rye bread, Melba toast, Barrel char

Palate

Dense coffee, Licorice, Cloves, Vanilla, Barrel char

Finish

Bittersweet notes, Tannic notes, Cocoa-powder notes