Wheel Horse Bourbon Batch 2
The Basics:
Sourced from Owensboro Distillery
101 Proof NCF
2 Year Age Statement
$30 MSRP
Nose:
Cherry, nougat, caramel, nutmeg, raspberry, and meringue.
Palate:
Maraschino cherry, lime zest, candied lemon, blackberry jam, cornbread, and vanilla.
Finish:
Medium finish with pink Starburst and green oak.
Final Thoughts:
Wheel Horse bourbon batch #2 maintains consistency with batch #1 coming in at 101 proof and non-chill filtered. At only $30, this bourbon provides a surprising amount of information on the bottle including filtration, whiskey source, age, and even the mash bill. As someone who has tried a lot of craft whiskey, it is great to see more transparency within the industry! The nose and palate bring similar notes of cherry, citrus, vanilla, and a nice kick of bright fruit. The finish lingers from the 100+ proof, with a distinct pink Starburst flavor. Overall this an enjoyable whiskey with a lot of fruit, spice, and dessert-like qualities. There is a definite green oak note on the finish coming from the fact that the whiskey is only 2 years old, however, this does not detract from the overall experience. A bit more time in the barrel would round out some of the youthful notes, however, at this price point, Wheel Horse is worth a try!