A brilliantly robust bourbon from Woodford Reserve’s Batch Proof Master’s Collection. This edition is made from the same mash bill as the distillery’s flagshipKentucky Bourbonbut bottled at a higher proof a cask strength of 128.3, which translates as 64.1% ABV.

NoseGraham Crackers, flamed orange peel, cherry, and vanilla bean, then black tea, cinnamon, paprika, oak char, and butterscotch.

PalateA viscous palate carries notes of dried fruit, clove, chocolate biscuit, apricot, crme brle, and woody spice.

FinishLong and generous with plenty of oakiness as well as chocolate-covered raisins, banana, allspice, and vanilla.