A well balanced and refined straight rye. Depending on your stance that is either a good thing or a bad thing! This is subtle on the nose, delicate and light with pleasant woody notes, apples and a touch of mint on the palate. A little more spicy on the finish. The mash bill is just 53% rye which explains the subtleness. Woodford Reserve Straight Rye should work really well in a premium styled Manhattan or Old Fashioned.