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The Wiseman Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Wiseman Kentucky Straight

The Wiseman Kentucky Straight Bourbon

Whiskey Bourbon Kentucky No age statement 45.4% ABV
$$$ $50 to $100 Premium Average whiskey
125 reviews raw average 3.49
78 critic score out of 100

About this bottle

The Wiseman is the debut release of Kentucky Owl under the ownership of Stoli, produced in collaboration with Bardstown Bourbon Co. in Bardstown, KY. The product is a blend of Kentucky Owl 4 year-old wheat and high-rye bourbons, along with 5 ½ year and 8 ½ year-old Kentucky-sourced bourbons. It is the first release under master blender John Rhea. It is bottled at 90.8 proof and available as of September, 2021.

How it tastes

Measured across 14 flavor axes. Tap a note to find other bottles that lead with it.

Spicy 50
Sweet 45
Fruity 45
Rich 40
Tart 20
Vanilla 15
Salty 10

Reviews

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dmbosstone 2.8

Nose: Dusty peanuts, oak, caramel, grass Palate: Spice and oak later transitioning to some toffee and caramel Finish: Short with a tannic lingering note Even though this release is at 90.8 proof, it has a spiciness and heat beyond it. Part of that could be attributed to the younger 4-year BBC stocks this is blended from. Overall, this is a spice-driven profile but the youthfulness pokes through too often for this to be an enjoyable or easy sipper.

AnttiRG 3.5

A nutty, Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey by the Kentucky Owl Brand aged for a minimum of 2 years in American white oak barrels before being bottled at 45.4% ABV. It has an aromatic birth with notes of grains, wood, fruits, nuts, herbs & spices; while a rich & spicy life adds notes of caramel apple, allspice & citrus; that led to a balanced death of medium length with notes of oak, maple & nutmeg.

Bryce Liggins 3.3

Nose: corn, cinnamon, oak, maybe a fruit note? Palate: very soft, round/balanced, almost thin tasting, mildly sweet, Finish: very slight pepper immediately, which fades to a light cinnamon. The cinnamon does linger for a medium to long finish.

bengirma 3.8

Tastes like a young bourbon, a tingling on the tongue at the first taste, mellows out at the back of the mouth, and warmth down the throat. A light golden color with an amber bottom. It’s as if Kentucky Owl had a younger brother

Fredrink 3.0

Citrus, oak, and spice on the nose. The initial palate is light and silky. It brings more citrus, oak, and hints of caramel. It's a warming dram. A drying finish brings all spice and citrus peel.

Leroy Johnson 3.0

Nose: Carmel and vanilla Palate: grainy, vanilla. Simple taste Finish: short and simple. Overall: I don’t find this to be anything special tbh. Nothing memorable in this glass. Taste young.

32 more reviews were collected for this bottle. The longest ones are shown first.

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