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.