This month, Woodford Reserve introduced their winter 2022 Grasp’s Assortment launch – Historic Barrel Entry (90.4 proof). For this Grasp’s Assortment launch, Grasp Distiller Emeritus Chris Morris referred to as upon the historical past of Kentucky Bourbon and their very own pursuits for inspiration. This 2022 Grasp’s Assortment was made with newly-distilled whiskey that went into the barrel at 100 proof.
The barrel entry proof of “new make” performs an necessary position within the maturation course of, and the usual for barrel entry proof has modified over the previous two centuries. The bourbon of the nineteenth century had a barrel entry of 100 to 103 proof, and after the repeal of Prohibition, barrel entry proof ranges started to extend. The current barrel entry proof customary that was set in 1962 is 125 proof.
“A decrease entry proof appears counterintuitive when one thinks of getting extra taste from the brand new, charred barrel. Actually, lots of the barrel extractives we need are extra water soluble than they’re alcohol,” Morris stated. “By having a decrease entry proof (in different phrases extra water within the barrel than the Woodford Reserve customary of 110 proof entry) will end in richer, candy traits being absorbed from the barrel’s famed purple layer.”
Woodford Reserve Distillery launched the Grasp’s Assortment, a brand new period of innovation to the historic Kentucky bourbon business, in 2004 with the primary launch of its Grasp’s Assortment, “4 Grain”. This yr’s limited-edition launch marks the 18th version of the Grasp’s Assortment. It’s out there in choose U.S. and international markets and has a recommended retail value of $129.99 for a 700ml bottle.
GSN’s Remarks: Low and candy caramel/molasses nostril, with some larger wooden coloration. Upon the palate, the wooden is kind of obvious, with a healthy dose of oak enjoying grasp to the extent of char. Flavors are pojnted and in line with a standard bourbon, no surprises right here. But, a really deep taste that appears as if that is at the least bottled-in-bond proof, and but it’s barely above 45% ABV. The physique is medium and the end is medium-long with a touch of spice and cinnamon on the tail. A powerful and targeted whiskey. GSN Ranking: A-
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