2021 Woodford Reserve Five-Malt Stouted Mash Malt Whiskey 90.4 Proof 750ml

The seventeenth limited edition from Woodford Reserve's esteemed series, Five-Malt Stouted Mash offers a bold exploration of malted grains, delivering an unprecedented depth of flavor. This Kentucky malt whiskey, born from an innovative stout-inspired mash bill, creates a profile where rich roasted notes meet nuanced fruit and spice.

Tasting Notes

Nose: A captivating aroma of dark chocolate, roasted coffee beans, and toasted nuts greets the nose, underpinned by a subtle sweetness of dried cherries and caramelized sugar. Hints of spiced oak and a whisper of smoke weave through, promising a complex experience.

Palate: The palate is rich and full-bodied, delivering on the promise of the nose with robust flavors of malted milk ball, bitter espresso, and dark cocoa powder. A creamy texture coats the tongue, punctuated by notes of brown sugar, dried fig, and a gentle baking spice medley – cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove. A faint, yet delightful, hoppy bitterness emerges mid-palate, characteristic of its stout inspiration.

Finish: A long, satisfying finish that lingers with notes of dark chocolate and roasted malt, transitioning into a pleasant warmth with hints of vanilla and charred oak. The subtle bitterness from the stout influence gracefully fades, leaving a memory of sophisticated sweetness and spice.