Woodford Reserve Batch Proof 118.4 Proof Review! Finally worth the hype?

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  • Опубліковано 12 жов 2024
  • Woodford Reserve Batch Proof focuses in on creating a bottling that’s said to make use of Woodford Reserve’s proprietary process - blending barrels into a batch and then bottling the whiskey at its actual proof, straight from the barrel. Batch Proof is crafted using the same grain bill and process as Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon. This limited-edition collection is available in select U.S. and global markets and has a suggested retail price of $129.99 for a 750ml bottle
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 86

  • @sdf1975
    @sdf1975 Рік тому +2

    My grocery store has these for ALMOST retail and they just keep sitting there. I’ve tried to spread the love and let people buy some but they are there day after day. So now I own three. It’s a buying problem, not a drinking problem dammit. Tasty stuff.

  • @bourbonbill
    @bourbonbill 2 роки тому +9

    Excellent review Jason. I reviewed this one a couple weeks ago on my channel and got some similar notes. It’s fantastic it will definitely be in the running for my top 10 of 2022

  • @scottharris9318
    @scottharris9318 10 місяців тому

    Saw this in a local liquor store in Woodstock, GA this afternoon. Bought the batch 21-8 Maker’s Mark Cask Strength for $39.99. They had the Woodford Reserve 118.4. I wasn’t familiar but liked the proof. Their price was $449; too much for me. Glad you had this video. 😂

  • @rhondahospedales7810
    @rhondahospedales7810 Рік тому

    Saw this on all the top 2022 end of the year bourbon lists. Happened to be at a store checking out some bottles and saw this in the back of the cashier while I was paying. Literally screamed wait and grabbed this bottle. Just tried it. I agree with the review. Double oaked is my favorite but this is going down really really well. Looking forward to it opening up in the upcoming weeks.

  • @WhiskeyTornado
    @WhiskeyTornado 2 роки тому +6

    This one is definitely in my top 10 of the year! I was shocked how much I like it. I’m going to do a side by side with the latest Birthday Bourbon in my review. Great review as always!

    • @TheMashandDrum
      @TheMashandDrum  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks man. As you saw...this surprised the hell out of me. Lol

  • @truth6851
    @truth6851 2 роки тому

    Just open my bottle tonight, I am loving it!! I always like to a have a bourbon while I watch you review it !!! Doesn’t happen to often , but when it does and it’s a great bourbon, we’ll….. that’s a good time !

  • @Brad-ic4bp
    @Brad-ic4bp Рік тому

    I was pleasantly shocked to see a few bottles of this behind the locked glass cabinet of a local liquor store this morning. I gladly paid $150 to grab one, and I just tried it. Woodford Reserve Double-Oaked is my favorite bourbon, so I knew I wouldn't hate this one. I like it very much - especially with some water added, to proof it down to around 100. I can't really justify paying $150 for a second bottle, but for $100, I probably would.

  • @anyopp1
    @anyopp1 3 місяці тому

    I just came across your channel so now I’m trying to catch up on your videos.
    I love your Dark Side of the Moon take t-shirt! I need one. 😅

  • @dmbabbsr
    @dmbabbsr 2 роки тому

    Found one today at retail. One of the few benefits of living in an ABC state. Now I’m excited to try it very soon.

  • @Bklyn2SoCal
    @Bklyn2SoCal 2 роки тому +2

    Solid review AND the Pink Floyd Glencairn... nice work

  • @bmery44
    @bmery44 2 роки тому

    Picked this bottle up because of this review and damn.. what a GREAT pour! Thanks for the review, woulda never bought it.

  • @OldFashionedWays
    @OldFashionedWays 2 роки тому

    I love woodford reserve but not had the woodford reserve batch proof. thanks for introducing me to them. Gonna have to look for them. cheers

  • @Abby_Normal_1969
    @Abby_Normal_1969 2 роки тому

    Blackberry is one of my favorite tasting notes. In my experience, quite rare.

  • @mikedicampello7969
    @mikedicampello7969 2 роки тому

    My wife and I were just at the distillery 6/20. I was able to purchase a pour of Batch Proof 119.8. I thought it was fantastic

    • @sdf1975
      @sdf1975 Рік тому +1

      After letting that one sit for a good 6 months it got so, so good.

  • @MrZanzibar123
    @MrZanzibar123 2 роки тому

    "Yeah , I just don't like this one, very much !" Kidding. Lol

  • @robertshay9235
    @robertshay9235 2 роки тому +2

    I really enjoyed last years batch! Definitely gonna try and grab this one as well if I get lucky enough to find it at retail. Great review as always!! Cheers

    • @robertshay9235
      @robertshay9235 2 роки тому

      I found one today. Got the last one in the store and got it for retail. Can’t wait to crack it!!

  • @thewhiskeybible
    @thewhiskeybible 2 роки тому

    The notes are right up my alley, hopefully I’ll be seeing this in socal soonish, so we can do a review on the channel. I enjoyed the nose on the calumet 16, I’m just hoping another week opens it up a little bit more for me on the palate. Cheers 🥃

  • @ejbsee6081
    @ejbsee6081 2 роки тому

    Thank you for the review. I was offered a chance to purchase last year's release twice in 2021 and passed both times as the offer price was over $225. I hope to find a 2022 release at under $150.

  • @mcgee5054
    @mcgee5054 2 роки тому

    A real nice review, Jason C. Thanks for the heads up looking out for public and homework research notes.

  • @ThomasHenselJr
    @ThomasHenselJr 2 роки тому

    Picked up a bottle a few weeks back and I think it’s excellent. Very well rounded. Cheers!

  • @etheridgegray4125
    @etheridgegray4125 2 роки тому

    Great Video my friend.
    Curious? Are you near any Costco warehouses? Asking because every year we get the batch proofs from woodford reserve. I bought a bottle this week for $104.99. And two weeks ago I bought Old forester Birthday bourbon for $109.99. Costco is secretly cheap when it comes to bourbon. Thought I would share since sometimes these retail and secondary prices can get crazy! Thanks again for your great videos

  • @efex604
    @efex604 Рік тому

    Great Bourbon, grabbed a bottle for 104 clams cant go wrong at that price lol

  • @keiththompson4721
    @keiththompson4721 2 роки тому

    Picked up one of those today. It’s usually way marked up but this was specs so retail. Also got a calumet small batch in a new bottle that says it’s a blend or 15 and 8 yo bourbons.

  • @danielthomason5685
    @danielthomason5685 2 роки тому

    Almost grabbed today...will go back...grabbed a bookers Bardstown batch from last year for msrp....hope its good....new i shoulda went with batchproof

  • @robertharper2158
    @robertharper2158 2 роки тому +1

    Just bought it today and drinking it now. I like it! Where can I find that shirt?

  • @LeatherDaddy97
    @LeatherDaddy97 2 роки тому +1

    Passed on it recently. Ive had previous ones. Thought they were really good, but not for what they are asking.

  • @IC86
    @IC86 2 роки тому

    Good review and good information, thanks for posting it. If I come across it and it’s not marked up in price, I might try it.

  • @andrewbergstrom6764
    @andrewbergstrom6764 2 роки тому

    Awesome review Jason, I’ll have to keep my eyes open for a bottle, I loved the calumet 16, and your reviews never lead me astray

  • @jkizziah61
    @jkizziah61 2 роки тому

    Damn, regretting not grabbing this a couple weeks ago when it was floating around!

  • @RK-ow1zg
    @RK-ow1zg Рік тому

    Just stumbled upon one at MSRP. Glad I grabbed it!

  • @briancarriere9766
    @briancarriere9766 2 роки тому

    Just picked this up through a bourbon raffle so I was able to buy it at retail. Great whiskey

  • @mikehaliday8302
    @mikehaliday8302 2 роки тому

    Never been a Woodford fan (other than the caramel icing Double Double), but I did score two of these bottles...LOVE it! I get a cola syrup note, similar to Old Carter Bourbon Batch 9, though I thought Woodford was really a better ride.
    I've also had Calumet 16...meh. This is a WAY better bottle. I'll def be including this in my future bourbon scours...

  • @ironmantran
    @ironmantran 2 роки тому

    great review , great recommendation : we should revolt a tad on secondary market - it is NOT normal to pay so much ! !

  • @lilannalucey
    @lilannalucey 2 роки тому

    I found the 2019 last summer and really enjoy it, but haven't seen any batch since. I'm hoping to find this during our summer travels, but since we're in vacation spots I'm betting it'll be marked up well above what's reasonable to pay.

  • @Shootsmith
    @Shootsmith 2 роки тому

    It’s fantastic! I immediately got a 2nd bottle.

  • @jamessocal8946
    @jamessocal8946 2 роки тому

    Usually kinda available in my local stores for about $180. I’ll pick one up next time I see one.

    • @jamessocal8946
      @jamessocal8946 2 роки тому

      Plus that 115 to 120 proof range seems to be the sweet spot for me personally. I’ll let you proof hounds chase the hazmat stuff.

  • @jamesstreet1144
    @jamesstreet1144 2 роки тому

    I really enjoy this whiskey. Always glad to get another opinion. I just wish the bottle had more whiskey in it.

  • @nierthe_
    @nierthe_ 2 роки тому +3

    Great review! I really enjoy this year's Batch Proof. I was able to pick up a bottle at my local Costco in central IL for $99.99. Steal!

    • @tuzhengwei7177
      @tuzhengwei7177 2 роки тому +1

      Got 4 from Costco Champaign. They still do have some behind the shelf

  • @877-MASH-NOW
    @877-MASH-NOW 2 роки тому +1

    Get to the CHOPPERRRR. Whiskey Cheers😎😎😎😎

  • @joechiovarelli8365
    @joechiovarelli8365 2 роки тому

    Another great “Ahnold” and another great review.

  • @alanpawlowski1202
    @alanpawlowski1202 2 роки тому +1

    No more overhyped Sazerac products in the background! 🥃🤘

  • @mikedemorris2634
    @mikedemorris2634 2 роки тому

    Hi Jason, yet another great review. Quick question for you, I’m searching for a special bottle to give my future son-in-law, while he enjoys both bourbon and straight ryes, a favorite choice of his is Pikesville. That said, would greatly appreciate any recommendations that would be an upgrade from Pikesville, but somewhat readily available. I’d like to stay within a $200-$300 range. Thanks, and cheers!

    • @TheMashandDrum
      @TheMashandDrum  2 роки тому

      Try to find a Kentucky owl batch 4 rye. The final batch that dixon Dedman blended.

    • @mikedemorris2634
      @mikedemorris2634 2 роки тому

      Thanks Jason, really appreciate your reply. Cheers!

    • @mikedemorris2634
      @mikedemorris2634 2 роки тому +1

      Hey Jason, thought I’d follow up to let you know I was able to land a bottle of Kentucky Owl Straight Rye Batch #4. Really excited to crack it open on the big day with the guys, pre-wedding. And FYI, the tube it comes in was so nice, I’m having the cover laser engraved with their initials and wedding date. Thanks again for the recommendation. Cheers!

    • @TheMashandDrum
      @TheMashandDrum  2 роки тому +1

      @@mikedemorris2634 that's awesome. It's definitely a special rye. Great idea on the laser engraving

  • @emptysuit
    @emptysuit 2 роки тому

    Anyone see something change in the set? IT’S LIT! Super dope!

  • @davidvoth7218
    @davidvoth7218 2 роки тому

    I have the opportunity to buy this or the Calumet 16. Which one would you go with?

  • @momorris1464
    @momorris1464 2 роки тому

    Headed to grab one right now

  • @sheliaallen2061
    @sheliaallen2061 Рік тому

    I would love to have a bottle I have the rest of them

  • @bradlois2994
    @bradlois2994 2 роки тому

    Love the shirt....where can I get one

  • @teofilstevenson
    @teofilstevenson 2 роки тому

    Beautiful bottle

  • @thomasmichael6509
    @thomasmichael6509 2 роки тому

    Just picked one up today for $115 from Kroger

  • @hikinginidaho
    @hikinginidaho 2 роки тому

    I grabbed one of these today and totally disagree on the Calulmet 16 (though I otherwise agree on the Woodford- loved it), for me the C16 is cherry medicine and not great.

  • @35057
    @35057 2 роки тому

    Def pick this up if I see it!

  • @Bhouse2939
    @Bhouse2939 2 роки тому

    Ran into this recently in central Indiana, but they wanted 180 for it…had to pass.

  • @WhiskeySharpShooter
    @WhiskeySharpShooter 2 роки тому

    Question: if someone were to buy allocated whiskey on the internet paying secondary; which site(s) would you recommend?

  • @kane6106
    @kane6106 2 роки тому +6

    This is a 65-75$ bottle. We need to stop paying $130 for non-age stated batchproof woodford. FFS, ECBP is $65 lol.

  • @MrSottobanco
    @MrSottobanco 2 роки тому

    Thor's Hammer- nice.

  • @gregs7375
    @gregs7375 2 роки тому

    Sounds delicious 🤤

  • @704Jake
    @704Jake 2 роки тому +3

    I just don't understand how or why they price this bourbon so damn high. If you can buy ECBP for seventy dollars there's no reason for this bourbon to carry such a heavy price tag.

    • @jwalkblue7
      @jwalkblue7 2 роки тому +2

      That is the reason I have zero interest in this bottle. KC SiB and Rare Breed at $50ish. ECBP at $70. I'm taking the standard version of those three over standard Woodford every time. Not sure how/why the Woodford scales up so much compared to the other big boys.

  • @Matthew_M1821
    @Matthew_M1821 2 роки тому +3

    Turkey 🦃 instead of Buffalo 🦬

  • @lestagez
    @lestagez 2 роки тому

    i just don’t understand why woodford doesn’t have a high proof easy to get whiskey like all the others

  • @Djtyndall9494
    @Djtyndall9494 2 роки тому

    7:20 the in video link is wrong 😅

  • @DLK262
    @DLK262 2 роки тому +1

    $130 bucks! Man I just don’t understand the pricing.

  • @dane5896
    @dane5896 2 роки тому +1

    Not interested for that price, ECBP @ $70.

  • @TimTamSlam2
    @TimTamSlam2 2 роки тому

    Piece of crap. Passed this up a few weeks ago. Kicking myself now.

  • @Raboogy
    @Raboogy 2 роки тому +1

    Definitely overhyped and over priced !

    • @leeknowlton7303
      @leeknowlton7303 2 роки тому +1

      True that R soto. Passed on this one a month ago. No room on my shelf for an even valued $130 bottle. Passed on a Calumet 16 also. $150, no thanks.

    • @Raboogy
      @Raboogy 2 роки тому +3

      @@leeknowlton7303 nice there’s much more better options for much lesser money in my opinion. There’s no age statement as well. Though I do respect there craftsmanship. I’ll settle for rare bread or Elijah Craig barrel proof for half the cost of this 👍🏼

  • @ganjakilla4201
    @ganjakilla4201 2 роки тому

    Interesting fact about batch proof bourbon:
    The more you drink.. the better it tastes 😉🫠