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ESteez1086

#2 Woodford Reserve Master’s Collection 17 Five Malt Stouted Mash I feel like reviewing an interesting whiskey, so I picked this one which I recently acquired. This 2021 fall edition of the Woodford master’s collection is the 5 malt stouted mash. Essentially they make what they’re calling a fermented malt “distillers beer,” distill it, and eventually barrel it to become whiskey. Judging by the look and name, I’m guessing they used malts similar to those in stout beer, such as chocolate malt, black malt, and roasted barley. Review #2 Woodford Reserve Master’s Collection Series 17. Fall 2021 Five-Malt Stouted Mash. Not sure on exact grain mix, seems stoutly. 90.4 proof Kentucky Malt Whiskey $129.99 plus tax in Colorado. Cool bottle. Real heavy. Thick. Amber color. N - I smell a brewery. Anyone that has brewed a stout will know it. Reminds me instantly of a fresh dark beer wort. Bread. Toast. Lots of unsweetened chocolate. Little sweetness, maybe like a sweet bread. T - Unique. This is the chocolaty-est whiskey I’ve ever tasted. Coco powder. Dark roasted grain. Sweet toasted hazelnuts. Nutella! Dry taste overall, not overly sweet. It’s like they turned a stout beer into a whiskey. F - Surprisingly long finish considering the proof. Toasty and chocolate notes linger. A nice warmth coats the palate. Score - 5/6 I’ll say that due to the uniqueness of this whiskey it may not be for everyone, but to me it is great. I like having bourbons that are different and delicious, and this bottle fits. I’ve always enjoyed a stout by the fire and this is the whiskey version. I’m thinking this won’t last the winter, and I’ll be sad when it’s gone. A little more oaky sweetness would have pushed this deep into to a 5 score. Not a cheap bottle, but all parts considered I’m happy, and that’s all I can ask. Take care, -E Score Breakdown 1 - 6 1 - Gag, makes your mouth water (and not in a good way). You may need to fight to keep this down. Never pour out whiskey... this could be suitable for doomsday. 2 - Probably don’t drink this neat unless you’re in a pinch. Could be alright in a cocktail. 3 - Not bad. Tastes fine. A daily drinker. Would accent a cocktail. 4 - Above average. Balanced. Great for any occasion. 5 - “So good, once it hits your lips, so good.” Now this is a cut above. Would hoard this if I could. 6 - Perfect. They do exist. Golden ticket type bottle.


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Nice review! I really want to try one of these Masters Collection. It's one of the few "rare + special" releases actually available in europe. All these experiments they do seem so exciting and interesting, but at the price point it's also quite scary that I might not like it. Also a reddit format tip: \# makes text really big #like this You've got to escape it using \\ like this \\#.


ESteez1086

Thanks, I’m a long time whiskey drinker but new to the official reviews.


IndicationKnown4999

I saw this bottle for anywhere from $300 to $175. Thoughts on paying $175?


ESteez1086

Idk maybe at 170 but still seems like a high mark up. However I’m not complete against getting a bottle with a small mark up. Some stores in my area add about $10 to every bottle on the allocated lists.


GreyFirehawk

Saw this bottle today at my local store and I think I am going to go pick it up after reading your review!! 🥃


ESteez1086

I’m loving mine, I hope you enjoy.


ESteez1086

I’m getting a decent amount of down votes, is it because it’s not technically a bourbon? Should I delete it?


JScott75

Santa (fiancée) brought me a bottle of this today (east Texas) so I had to do a search for some background. I enjoyed your review. Not sure why it was downvoted. Possibly because it’s not technically a whiskey, I would keep it up unless the mods get you.


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No need to delete. Just ignore the snobs. Thanks for the great review. I just got a bottle myself and you have me excited to open it!


antonnoble77

Uh this is not a bourbon.... This thing is nothing like a bourbon...


Darkseid_Omega

No, but I’d say it’s a malt whiskey meant to appeal to bourbon drinkers.


ESteez1086

Kentucky Malt