Wheeler's Raid No. 03 French Oak Finish

Blind Test Nose: bright and fruity at first. Baking spice. Earthy oak. Very interesting complexity. Taste: caramel, sweet, fruity. Nice and warm, I’m guessing this is over 100 proof. Finish: long finish of cinnamon, baking spice, and caramel. Warms the entire palate. Overall: this is good stuff. Very interesting complexity as I work my way through the pour. That oaky warmth and cinnamon/baking spice is there all the way through. The sweet/caramel note is there as well, although not as evident as it was the very first sniff. If you like oaky/baking spice notes (which I do), you will like this a lot. After learning what I’ve been drinking, I have to say, this is a great value bourbon at something like $45. I believe Wheeler’s sources their bourbon, but then finishes it in their distillery in Nolensville, TN. Pick some up if you can find it. Score: 4.25/5

Nose: heat from the alcohol, wood, vanilla Palate: vanilla, wood Finish: dry like a red wine, wood Trying it with my brother in law and I'm laughing because it really just taste like wood and vanilla for me. No nonsense, just good whisky!