I had to work late tonight. Worked up twelve logos for a heating and air conditioning contractor. Of those 12 I like 10 or 11 so I'm actually doing pretty good on the project. I only have to come up with a few more before I deliver concepts. But my brain is completely fried right now.
Added to that is the fact that tonight I'm reviewing a whiskey from a series that is usually regarded as being more interesting to taste than actually good to drink. And since I've talked about what the purpose of the Woodford Reserve Master's Collection is trying to accomplish, I'm going to take a hard left turn before we jump into the review.
Speaking of limited edition whiskey, I have a question for you. And I'm going to do my best to not lead you by giving any indication as to what my feelings on the matter are.
Would you rather see:
A) A person with more money than sense enjoy a limited, expensive and really tasty whiskey mixed with soda.
or:
B) A person run into a liquor store, snag a limited, expensive and really tasty whiskey, and then post it online from the car to flip it before even leaving the parking lot?
And now on to the review.
Woodford Reserve Master's Collection, Brandy Cask Finish
Purchase Info: $76.99 for a 750 mL bottle at Total Wine, Burnsville, MN.
Details: 45.2% ABV
Nose: Ripe fruit and caramel jump out in front to be followed by a nice nuttiness.
Mouth: The mouth shows a lot of influence from the brandy. Very fruity with caramel and baking spices.
Finish: Short but flavorful with lingering caramel.
Thoughts: First let's get this out of the way. I'm ok with this one. It isn't a world-beater, but it isn't bad either. It tastes a lot like they dumped some brandy in some Old Forester. But since I have done exactly that on occasion, I can hardly find fault with the idea. No, in this case, it all comes down to price. I can make something that tastes as good if not better with a bottle of Korbel 12 and a bottle of Old Forester Signature. It'll cost less, I can blend it to my tastes and I have the option of having a brandy, a bourbon or a combination of them. I'm finding it really hard to recommend unless you really like exploring the Master's Collection or really like brandy finished bourbons.
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