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WOODFORD RESERVE MANHATTAN 2 Ounces Woodford Reserve ¾ Ounce Sweet Vermouth 3 Dashes Angostura Bitters Whatever your taste preference is, one of these four delectable whiskeys is sure to suit you and open up the world of whiskey that is well worth knowing. Woodford Reserve launched in 1996, and while it is a contemporary brand, it is still steeped in history. Woodford's process starts with introducing yeast to grains to make the distillate that has cultivated yeast strains and is fermented for five to seven days. Tropical fruit notes like mango, passionfruit, strawberries, and raspberries come through during the triple copper pot distillation. Nutty notes and a rich, soft mouthfeel are also created during this process. Woodford toasts and chars its barrels to wake up the sugar in the wood and get as much flavor as possible into the whiskey. After spending five to seven years in the barrel, the barrels are pulled by flavor, not necessarily age. With over 212 flavors found, Woodford Reserve is considered a very balanced bourbon and also a "Bartender's Swiss Army Knife" due to its flavor range ticking off all five notes; floral, spice, aromatic, wood, and grain. Woodford Reserve is best served in a cocktail like a Manhattan. Made from 72% corn, 18% rye and 10% malt, the unique spice notes and balanced taste found in Woodford Reserve matches up perfectly with the classic Manhattan cocktail. V U E N J .C O M 112

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