OYO Oloroso Wheat Whiskey

[4.6.2015] Gavin shared the tail end of a bottle with me when I stopped in to chat about a fundraiser with NHB. This got a bad rep from people early on but I think it's because those pansies are scared of the proof or the price (both formidable), including a harsh review from the only other note preceding mine. First whiff is strong cask with a hint of a sweet red wine buried in the dish pile. Taste confirms the initial assessment. Rich wheat whiskey mixes with dry sherry cask. If this wasn't served at cask strength I couldn't like it as much. But at 102 proof this is a fine piece to keep around, and the bottling releases will just keep getting older and better.

The oloroso adds a very nice touch, but unfortunately this whiskey isn't old enough to shine. Very spirit-y, and aside from the sherry sheen, very simple. Wheat, a touch of char, red fruit, and burning on the nose, with a coat of acetone covering the whole experience. Would be much better with another two years' time.

Very smooth. Clean but short finish. Dark chocolate notes. Mahogany on the nose.

one if the best whiskey's on the market top 10 wheat whiskey

Burns too much