I received a 1.75l Woodford Reserve as a gift a few years ago. I agree with your thoughts, it's "fine" but not a go-to for me, so the level went down quite slowly. But then I discovered, to my surprise, that it's just as good with a rock, which ruins most bourbons for me. So it's now my favorite hot day bourbon, a big pour over an ice ball while the high proof stuff waits for cooler times.
The last bottle I got was a 1.75 at Costco for around $55. I thought it was worth it at that price. I don't drink it often, but sometimes I feel like having something easy and lower proof, and this will fit the bill. Also have some friends that prefer lower proof stuff and this is perfect for them. Sweet and "smooth".
You guys get good prices. In NC Woodford reserve is $39.95, Double Oaked $62.95. Nothing wrong with Reserve but I too find I don't buy it as much anymore. Went on a Woodford tour recently and found I like their rye. Picked up some at home ($39.95).
My personal favorite is the malted (blue label) I’m just not a fan of the double oaked, it’s just inconsistent to me. Standard Woodford is a good value IMO. Like you stated “no sharp edges, pretty appealing to most people”
Totally agree on the orange/citrus note, I find that note also jumps out with Buffalo Trace. I still think Woodford is a good quality, readily available choice that's right down the middle of the fairway - a safe choice, not especially exciting, but also not a turnoff. Great video! Nice to see some classics coming back under the lights!
Excellent mixer and a classic sipper. Woodford Reserve is my first love. It converted me from drinking Crown on the rocks. I will ALWAYS keep a bottle or 2 on my bar.
We’re seeing that bear out in the viewership numbers. When you’re further down the road it’s easy to forget the classics. We’ll definitely keep this series going as they are fun to revisit.
Woodford has a strong following. Theres a ton of people who think its fancy. Its one of the most basic bourbons on the market imo. Its not bad in any way, but its not great either. It just kind of exists.
Missed this video earlier in the year so 2023 is coming to a close but I picked up at least 1 of the 1.75 L bottle of this for a golf outing to share with friends over the weekend and leave at the camp we stayed at. I always have a bottle of this going. Generally I only drink on weekends and usually only 2 or 3 glasses at night so not a big volume drinker. I don't think a month goes by where I don't have at least a glass of WR. It is a great sipper neat or on the rocks. I usually by the bigger bottle on sale for around $60 which brings it down to the mid twenties for a 750ml bottle which IMO is tough to beat.
Really enjoying your two chemistry, a good review, wood ford is OK as an old fashioned bourbon, but Bulleit is better, other than that there are other things to spend your money on
Nothing wrong with Woodford Reserve. The distillery and original aging warehouses in Versailles are beautiful and worth a visit. Some transparency on how much of WR is comprised of column still distillate from Shively would be nice, but I'm not holding my breath.
I am going down memory avenue. It's not very complex or proofey , but it's good if you're in the mood for a easy sipper . I will say there are several other bourbons that I would rather drink in that price range. Buffalo Trace and Elijah Craig , just to mention a couple.
I always have a bottle in my bar. It’s a good mixer at the price point. If I’m going somewhere where I need to bring something (mostly for in bourbon drinkers), I bring this.
Woodford Reserve was one of the first bourbons I ever had. Comparable to Four Roses Single Barrel 100 and Bulleit mouthfeel wise. Not much of a fan of it although I do love the Double Oaked.
In absence of any other options, I will drink this. Just had some last week because the restaurant was out of Knob Creek. First preference is DO, second preference are store picks (which are closer to DO imo), last preference is standard WR. I do like their Rye too. Cheers! I am in the Mitten now, but grew up in O-H so I have a soft spot.......my kids on the other hand.....woof.....
I've never purchased a 750ml of Woodford, but definitely plenty of half pints. For some reason it just makes more sense to get a little $10 bottle of something with better tasting notes than the usual Jim Beam product, etc. For $30, I'd choose something else. I do enjoy it though! There's way too much bourbon to select from, we are spoiled.
I have to admit that my bias includes standard Elijah Craig, Makers Mark, and Woodford Reserve. Not sure why but I tend to shun them. I have an ECBP and a WR double oaked store pick but that's an exception. I did try the WR double oaked and wasn't a fan so like any normal person I made the banana pancake bottle (I hope I got that name right). Maybe I'll come around to these again after trying more at the same price. Rock on Voltron!
As always, great video! Appreciate what you bring to the community. If there are other bottles that you’d pick over the classic Woodford Reserve, what are some of those bottles? Agree with your take on this bottle. Thanks!
A lot of bottles at this point, primarily because we like a bit more proof and flavor with a bit more of an interesting profile. New to market, we’d take Green River over this in a heartbeat. Staple classics like Four Roses Single Barrel, Elijah Craig Small Batch, Cooper’s Craft Barrel Reserve, Russell’s 10, and even Early Times BiB are all much more to our taste these days.
I don’t drink a lot of sub-100 proof bourbon nor do I like anything under 100 proof for an Old Fashioned. If I was drinking a lower proofer, I prefer RR10, 1792 SB, or Elijah Craig SB.
Woodford is great for a light, bright, fruity whiskey but we're bigger fans of Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Select 94 proof at a slightly higher price but similar proof point *or* Early Times Bottled-in-Bond for a lower price and slightly higher proof point.
We'd tend to reach for something like Early Times Bottled-in-Bond or Green River Bourbon a bit more often than this, but for an easy summer sipper this would be pretty high on the list if we wanted something light and sweet.
I put this in the same class as Basil Hayden. Good introduction to quality bourbon but I've moved on. Only some of the really low barrel entry proof whiskies like Michter's have enough flavor to interest me at less than 100 proof.
I like Woodford Reserve. I put it right up there with Knob Creek and Elijah Craig. Of course tastes differ. 🙂 But the wine comparison lost me. I know absolutely zip about wine, so when you say that Woodford Reserve is dry like white wine I don't know what that means. 😀
Woodford Reserve Bourbon AND RYE are well-made products. They are versatile: drinkable neat, iced, in cocktails, or in coffee with a bit of sugar.
Woodford was definitely fancy Bourbon when I started my journey. That was back when Buffalo Trace was 6 bottles deep on the shelf.
I received a 1.75l Woodford Reserve as a gift a few years ago. I agree with your thoughts, it's "fine" but not a go-to for me, so the level went down quite slowly. But then I discovered, to my surprise, that it's just as good with a rock, which ruins most bourbons for me. So it's now my favorite hot day bourbon, a big pour over an ice ball while the high proof stuff waits for cooler times.
The last bottle I got was a 1.75 at Costco for around $55. I thought it was worth it at that price. I don't drink it often, but sometimes I feel like having something easy and lower proof, and this will fit the bill. Also have some friends that prefer lower proof stuff and this is perfect for them. Sweet and "smooth".
I always keep a bottle on the bar, it’s great with a cube of ice or in a cold mixed drink.
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Did a barrel pick at Woodford in Dec and they told us everything was between 6 and 8 years old
Had WR double baked tonight while grilling a ribeye steak. Then I saw this video and immediately was able to relate. Good job.
I keep Woodford in my travel flask. Neat, on the rocks, in a mule, all good…
You guys get good prices. In NC Woodford reserve is $39.95, Double Oaked $62.95. Nothing wrong with Reserve but I too find I don't buy it as much anymore. Went on a Woodford tour recently and found I like their rye. Picked up some at home ($39.95).
Just finished a bottle and plan to buy another one. Still about $30 in my area.
My personal favorite is the malted (blue label)
I’m just not a fan of the double oaked, it’s just inconsistent to me.
Standard Woodford is a good value IMO. Like you stated “no sharp edges, pretty appealing to most people”
Totally agree on the orange/citrus note, I find that note also jumps out with Buffalo Trace. I still think Woodford is a good quality, readily available choice that's right down the middle of the fairway - a safe choice, not especially exciting, but also not a turnoff. Great video! Nice to see some classics coming back under the lights!
Great example with the fairway analogy! Spot on!
Excellent mixer and a classic sipper. Woodford Reserve is my first love. It converted me from drinking Crown on the rocks.
I will ALWAYS keep a bottle or 2 on my bar.
Woodford was my Dad's bourbon, so I have a soft spot for it when I'm going down Memory Boulevard. But not gonna lie, I'll buy double oaked first.
Nice series idea. I think there's a huge market for content on approachable and classic bottles.
We’re seeing that bear out in the viewership numbers. When you’re further down the road it’s easy to forget the classics. We’ll definitely keep this series going as they are fun to revisit.
I love Woodford Reserve.
No issues with Woodford Reserve , it makes a great night cap after a long stressful day I will always keep a bottle of this for me
Thanks for the reminder. Yep, I have a bottle on the shelf. Double oaked and rye as well. I know what I'm doing tonight. Cheers!
Woodford has a strong following. Theres a ton of people who think its fancy. Its one of the most basic bourbons on the market imo. Its not bad in any way, but its not great either. It just kind of exists.
Spot on, which is likely why it often gets completely forgotten. Not our thing nowadays but we’re kinda glad it’s still out there for the newcomers.
Missed this video earlier in the year so 2023 is coming to a close but I picked up at least 1 of the 1.75 L bottle of this for a golf outing to share with friends over the weekend and leave at the camp we stayed at. I always have a bottle of this going. Generally I only drink on weekends and usually only 2 or 3 glasses at night so not a big volume drinker. I don't think a month goes by where I don't have at least a glass of WR. It is a great sipper neat or on the rocks. I usually by the bigger bottle on sale for around $60 which brings it down to the mid twenties for a 750ml bottle which IMO is tough to beat.
Really enjoying your two chemistry, a good review, wood ford is OK as an old fashioned bourbon, but Bulleit is better, other than that there are other things to spend your money on
1 oz dark maple syrup, 3 oz Woodford Reserve bourbon, 3 dashes citrus bitters, 1 Woodford Reserve bourbon cherry.
Nothing wrong with Woodford Reserve. The distillery and original aging warehouses in Versailles are beautiful and worth a visit. Some transparency on how much of WR is comprised of column still distillate from Shively would be nice, but I'm not holding my breath.
That would definitely be nice. It’s gotta be minuscule.
Love the Double Oak
I am going down memory avenue. It's not very complex or proofey , but it's good if you're in the mood for a easy sipper . I will say there are several other bourbons that I would rather drink in that price range. Buffalo Trace and Elijah Craig , just to mention a couple.
Of all the double oaked whiskies I have tried, Sagamore Rye Double Oaked is by far the best.
I always have a bottle in my bar. It’s a good mixer at the price point. If I’m going somewhere where I need to bring something (mostly for in bourbon drinkers), I bring this.
Who ever does the video introduction is an excellent photographer. Very impressive.
I keep Woodford around, it is awesome for making and old fashioned.
Woodford Reserve was one of the first bourbons I ever had. Comparable to Four Roses Single Barrel 100 and Bulleit mouthfeel wise. Not much of a fan of it although I do love the Double Oaked.
In absence of any other options, I will drink this. Just had some last week because the restaurant was out of Knob Creek. First preference is DO, second preference are store picks (which are closer to DO imo), last preference is standard WR. I do like their Rye too. Cheers! I am in the Mitten now, but grew up in O-H so I have a soft spot.......my kids on the other hand.....woof.....
I just tried it straight and it tasted like a leather shoe, it's way better with soda though
I've never purchased a 750ml of Woodford, but definitely plenty of half pints. For some reason it just makes more sense to get a little $10 bottle of something with better tasting notes than the usual Jim Beam product, etc. For $30, I'd choose something else. I do enjoy it though! There's way too much bourbon to select from, we are spoiled.
I have to admit that my bias includes standard Elijah Craig, Makers Mark, and Woodford Reserve. Not sure why but I tend to shun them. I have an ECBP and a WR double oaked store pick but that's an exception. I did try the WR double oaked and wasn't a fan so like any normal person I made the banana pancake bottle (I hope I got that name right). Maybe I'll come around to these again after trying more at the same price. Rock on Voltron!
I was wondering about that one too. Good review. Sort of what I remember/expected.
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I enjoy this whiskey. 2 thumbs up, would highly recommend.
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Call me crazy but I love Woodford Reserve Wheat Whiskey it's so freaking good never had the regular bourbon 😅🥃
I am ok with Woodford Reserve. I like the Rye as well. Still, I prefer Double Oaked.
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As always, great video! Appreciate what you bring to the community. If there are other bottles that you’d pick over the classic Woodford Reserve, what are some of those bottles? Agree with your take on this bottle. Thanks!
A lot of bottles at this point, primarily because we like a bit more proof and flavor with a bit more of an interesting profile. New to market, we’d take Green River over this in a heartbeat. Staple classics like Four Roses Single Barrel, Elijah Craig Small Batch, Cooper’s Craft Barrel Reserve, Russell’s 10, and even Early Times BiB are all much more to our taste these days.
Can't go wrong with Woodford Reserve. Nothing too fancy. Woodford Double Oaked is hit or miss. I've had good and bad bottles.
As always, you two do a great job, nice video!
Thanks Christopher!
It’s high on my list I wish they would up their ABV but it’s a often uncorked bottle for me.
I don’t drink a lot of sub-100 proof bourbon nor do I like anything under 100 proof for an Old Fashioned. If I was drinking a lower proofer, I prefer RR10, 1792 SB, or Elijah Craig SB.
What is your go to at this price range that replaces the standard Woodford Reserve?
Woodford is great for a light, bright, fruity whiskey but we're bigger fans of Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Select 94 proof at a slightly higher price but similar proof point *or* Early Times Bottled-in-Bond for a lower price and slightly higher proof point.
Just recently got the Woodford Double Oaked👍👍
But now, sadly, I won’t be buying any more Brown-Forman products from this day on
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How about doing another blind series or unknown pours for classic bourbons like this for unbiased review or opinion
There’s an idea! We’ll ponder it, how to pull it off, and where we might could fit it into the content calendar.
What would you buy instead for the price?
We'd tend to reach for something like Early Times Bottled-in-Bond or Green River Bourbon a bit more often than this, but for an easy summer sipper this would be pretty high on the list if we wanted something light and sweet.
I put this in the same class as Basil Hayden. Good introduction to quality bourbon but I've moved on. Only some of the really low barrel entry proof whiskies like Michter's have enough flavor to interest me at less than 100 proof.
I like Woodford Reserve. I put it right up there with Knob Creek and Elijah Craig. Of course tastes differ. 🙂
But the wine comparison lost me. I know absolutely zip about wine, so when you say that Woodford Reserve is dry like white wine I don't know what that means. 😀
It’s a sensation more than anything. Almost a crispness.
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I bought a bottle recently for £30 but would not stretch to the double packed at £50.
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I still recommend this to people and friends as an introduction to Bourbon. Can't hit them with WT101 right out the gate...
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