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Castle & Key Small Batch Wheated Bourbon (Batch 2)
Bourbon — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed
February 18, 2024
Purchased at the distillery in December 2022...can't remember the amount...somewhere in the 60-70 range IIRC. Rating this on the heels of the 1792 sweet wheat FWIW, and, well, the nose 'pops' in comparison, even if it is still pretty soft and approachable. A grassy base has some flowery notes and some light baking spices...I don't think it would be a challenge to identify this as a wheater if poured blind. Flavor is a bit more of a surprise...and makes this a more interesting pour. It's a bit more rich with plenty of vanilla from start to finish, along with a chocolatey note alongside the bread and yeasty flavors. Mild spice, and a bit more ethanol than I was expecting, but not in a bad way. Moderately long finish gets just a skosh hot with some cinnamon before a softer end.
Overall, I thought this was a pretty good whiskey...worlds above the 1792 SW in terms of depth and intrigue, even if both are approachable and, at the core, enjoyable
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