Woody, cedar, light apple on the nose. Tastes sweetish, charred sugar with some tannic raisin, and fades to a mild spice and burn. Not a mellow pour. But the cherry wood is present. Maybe thats the tannic raisin element I get. I will sum this up as harsh, but its a good whiskey. Priced inexpensively, so I'm definitely not disappointed. would probably work really great in some mixed drinks
Wheat Penny 1958 Bourbon Black Cherry & Toasted Wood Finish
About this bottle
This expression is the first release from Cleveland Whiskey to be produced from a wheated bourbon mash bill (51% corn, 45% wheat, 4% malt), named for the year the World's Fair displayed the first computer microchip. It is matured in new, charred oak and finished in cherry wood and toasted oak. It is bottled at 94 proof.
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This is really smooth and sweet. I don't taste cherry thankfully. Maybe red apple. Very drinkable. I think this taste a lot like uncle nearest rye but WAY better. Where nearest went cherry this went sweet. Got this as a suggestion from my local store. Glad I took it. Nice to try something different.
I know this gets a bad wrap, but I like it. Smooth with nice undertones. The black cherry comes through, but not overwhelming. Oak finish adds some depth. It’s a wheat bourbon, so if you are into ryes and a big spice kick, this will not be for you. I like them all, and this is a nice change of pace.
I'm not the most discerning taster, but I am a big fan of cheap Weller's which is hard to get in my town. I bought this for the wheat content and, it's definitely not Weller's. It is pretty smooth and I don't hate it. Just isn't really exciting either.
Had the higher proof but didnt feel like adding a new bourbon. Hard to get past the grains taste. The additional barley grain overpowers the front. Dark cherry notes come on the end but is an okay pour.
Color: dark amber red. Killian beer like Smell: woody, fruity, floral Taste: oily, wood, sweet, Carmel, vanilla, cinnamon, warm after taste. Light heat. Great bottle for the price.
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