McKenzie Bourbon Single Barrel (Wheated Mashbill)

I’m a huge fan of McKenzie, and along with a few other Americans ( specifically Balcones, Stranhan, and DelBac), I consider personally these four as best of what ‘Merica has to offer in terms of craft whiskey. This one was provided by my buddy @jonwilkinson7309. It’s 4yr old single barrel with 65% corn, 13% spelt , 11% wheat and 6% malted barley. It comes at a healthy 52% ABV. Nose is delicate—pastry and buttered bread. Taste is well balanced, you get the cinnamon and vanilla upfront, but then balances it with baked goods. I’m a bigger fan of their rye, but that’s just me being a rye person, second only to single malt. But this managed to hold the line in something simple, straight to the point, and no jagged edges. And sometimes, simple is all that we need. Thanks Jon for the pour!

N: Need to navigate through the alcohol, but I pick up sweet pecan P: Huge caramel. Sweet and crisp, expected for a wheater. F: Dry, and long. Very oaky.

very good value for the cost. No big after burn , which is what I like.