Wheel Horse Whiskey
The Basics:
Sourced from Owensboro Distilling NAS - 2 - 4 year age
101 proof - NCF $28 MSRP
Rye
Nose:
Bright raspberry, cranberry white chocolate cookies, Werther’s caramel candies, and subtle mint.
Palate:
Raspberry green tea, peach, cranberry, and cinnamon apple cider.
Finish:
Short finish with notes of pomegranate, cranberry, and mint.
Bourbon
Nose:
Peach cobbler, cinnamon, light green oak, lemon meringue, and vanilla cupcake.
Palate:
Tropical fruit smoothie, papaya, and brown sugar
Finish:
Medium finish with notes of coconut, lime, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Final Thoughts:
Wheel Horse’s bourbon and rye whiskies have only recently hit the market, but are already garnering attention for their 101 proof, non-chill filtered, and ONLY $28! In this head-to-head tasting, the bourbon pulled through as my favorite with the rich tropical fruit and brown sugar notes. While the rye was also delicious, I wanted the finish to be slightly longer. Overall, I would recommend both of these whiskies to anyone looking to enjoy a glass neat, or even mixed into a cocktail.