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Wheeler's Raid No. 03 French Oak Finish
Bourbon — USA
Reviewed
September 5, 2023 (edited September 6, 2023)
Blind Test
Nose: bright and fruity at first. Baking spice. Earthy oak. Very interesting complexity.
Taste: caramel, sweet, fruity. Nice and warm, I’m guessing this is over 100 proof.
Finish: long finish of cinnamon, baking spice, and caramel. Warms the entire palate.
Overall: this is good stuff. Very interesting complexity as I work my way through the pour. That oaky warmth and cinnamon/baking spice is there all the way through. The sweet/caramel note is there as well, although not as evident as it was the very first sniff. If you like oaky/baking spice notes (which I do), you will like this a lot.
After learning what I’ve been drinking, I have to say, this is a great value bourbon at something like $45. I believe Wheeler’s sources their bourbon, but then finishes it in their distillery in Nolensville, TN. Pick some up if you can find it.
Score: 4.25/5
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