This wheated bourbon was made from a blend of barrels laid down in the first year of production with a mash bill recipe of 73% white corn, 10% white winter wheat, and 17% malted barley. Aged 7 years, this release marks the oldest age-stated product from the distillery. Bottled at a cask strength of 107 proof, this is available in select US markets beginning October 2024. (SRP $60)
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I loved C&K’s lower proof wheated so had to get this one. Upon fresh crack was very disappointed, it didnt taste like the other. Then i revisited 6 mo post-cracking & it’s phenomenal. Very wheaty-raisin forward which was surprising.
They hit it with this bottle. This was very heavy with musty bread notes with some baking spices and a sweet hidden note sneaking in around the finish and an almost dusty corn aftertaste. Much like an old familiar country road.
Almost a sour Apple note, raisins. Nose reminds me of grain-foreward craft bourbon. Bitter tannins on the finish that linger way too long. Really enjoyed this when i first cracked but 3 months later, not so much.
Really good top half of the bottle. Reminds me a lot of Weller products. Good flavor, not too hot neat, great mouth feel, and good finish. The bottom half of the bottle brought my rating down from 4.25 to 3.75
Nose: dried fruit but in berries, maple, caramel and earthy and herbal, burt brown sugar and banana Taste: buttery and creamy, oak and woody, wheaty and spicey, sweet
Castle & Key rocked this one! Super value here. Smooth wheated bourbon. Mild caramel notes. No heat whatsoever.
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