KO Distilling launched a cask strength edition of its Bare Knuckle straight wheat whiskey at the end of 2018. With a minimum of two years maturation in full-size barrels, the whiskey is comprised of a 60% wheat, 30% rye and 10% malted barley mash bill, made entirely from Virginia-grown grains. The label features Irish-American prizefighter Jimmy Gardner, circa 1910.
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Very silky on the tongue, great mouth feel. Nose gives a good amount of spice and creaminess, with a welcome sweetness. As is typical with wheat whiskies vanilla, caramel, butterscotch and a hint of Christmas spices pop on the palate. The sweetness slowly fades into a nice dry grippiness, with a somewhat long finish.
Wheat on the nose. Very silky. Taste of vanilla, butterscotch, and spice. Nice long finish
plain, not much flavor
Way too hot
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