Disclaimer: The whiskey reviewed was furnished for free courtesy of the spirit distiller. The distillery did not pay us for this review. This review is our honest and unbiased opinion based soley on how the spirit tasted.
Wheel Horse Bourbon is a collaboration between Latitude Beverage and Owensboro Distilling Company (formerly O.Z. Tyler), along the western Kentucky Bourbon Trail, and tantalizes with flavors of pecans, chocolate, nougat, caramel, vanilla, and toasted coconut.
Wheel Horse is a sour mash bourbon whiskey and is distilled by Master Distiller Jacob Call in copper stills and aged between 2 to 4 years in 53-gallon new American oak barrels. It is also non-chill filtered (NCF) for maximum mouthfeel and flavor.
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Wheel Horse Bourbon Whiskey Review
| Wheel Horse Bourbon | Details |
|---|---|
| In the Bottle | 101 Proof |
| Mashbill | 70% corn, 21% rye and 9% malted barley |
| ABV | 50.5% |
| Distilled and Aged | Owensboro, KY |
| Char | #4 Char |
| Age | 2 to 4-years-old |
| Style | Collaboration between Owensboro Distilling and Latitude Beverage, Non-Chill Filtered |
| Release Date | 2020 |
| Size | 750 mL |
| Suggested MSRP | $31.99 |
| Distillery | Owensboro Distilling Company Owensboro, Kentucky |
| Pros | Solid flavor and complexity (love the toasted coconut note) |
| Cons | Room for Flavor Development |
| Availability | Readily Available |
| Rating | Silver 🥈 86 out of 100 points |
| Inventory | Daily Drinker |
| Buy Online | Wheel Horse Whiskey Site |
| Additional Reviews | Michael Veach |
Wheel Horse Bourbon in the Glass
Wheel Horse has long thin legs. Average glass coverage. Color is fresh-pressed apple cider.
Nose – 87 points
The nose does present some youth but it’s pleasant and balanced. Reminds me of eating cream of wheat as a child with fixing. In this case, that includes pecans, chocolate, nougat, caramel, vanilla, and toasted coconut.
Taste – 86 points
I get toasted coconut (which I love), roasted grains, and charred oak on the front palate. There are overtones of baking spice and white pepper from the front to the back of the palate. Creamy and brown sugar on the mid-palate.
Finish – 85 points
The finish medium to long. It’s got baking spice, pepper, and youthful oak. There are some toasted grain and light caramel.
Verdict – Silver 86 out of 100 points
Wheel Horse Bourbon Whiskey has some unrefined edges, but overall it offers solid flavors and good complexity to start. It is enjoyable to drink neat — and that’s always the rub. Wheel Horse Bourbon should be watched closely. I’m no fortune teller but more good bourbon is in Wheel Horse Bourbon Whiskey’s future. Cheers and congrats to the team on an excellent first batch.
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Written by Matty Sims
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