Woodford Reserve Bourbon - The Meritage Collection Barrel Select (75cl, 45.2%)

A single barrel selection of Woodford Reserve Kentucky straight bourbon, bottled at 45.2% ABV under the Meritage Collection programme. It is distilled in triple copper pot stills at the distillery in Versailles, Kentucky, and matured in new charred American oak. The mashbill is 72% corn, 18% rye and 10% malted barley. The nose shows charred oak, toffee, vanilla and black pepper, with dried fruit and caramel beneath. The palate is led by spice, with brown sugar, cinnamon and pepper alongside caramel and vanilla. The finish is medium to long, with warm oak spice and caramel.