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Wheel Horse Rye (Batch 1)
Wheel Horse

Wheel Horse Rye (Batch 1)

3.27 Mixed reviews

41 reviews41 ratings

85 critic score

Whiskey Rye Kentucky No age statement 50.5% ABV

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About this bottle

Wheel Horse Rye is a straight rye produced at the O.Z. Tyler Distillery in Owensboro, Kentucky. Its mash bill consists of 95% rye and 5% malted barley. Aged for 2-3 years in 53-gallon new, charred American oak barrels, it is bottled at 101 proof without chill-filtration. The product was launched in select US markets in January 2020.

How it tastes

Measured across 14 flavor axes. Tap a note to find other bottles that lead with it.

Oily 85
Rich 85
Spicy 85
Sweet 70
Herbal 70
Vanilla 65
Smoky 50

Reviews

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Alfredo Hannon 3.5

A light, spicy aroma with a hint of clover honey sweetness. The body has notes of salted nuts, toffee, cereal, and vanilla, along with some wood. It finishes with medium oakiness. One of the best value ryes available.

Rosalinda Carlos 3.3

Wheel Horse is to rye what Old Tub is to bourbon: a young, light rye with clover honey on the palate. It might be too unusual for most, but I enjoy it.

Jimmy Fuentes

Terrible... I wouldn't spend more than $10 on another bottle. I gave it to someone who will mix it with cola. Otherwise, it would have been discarded.

Rick Dukes 4.0

Very balanced with caramel and brown sugar notes. Exhaling through the nose provides an excellent post-nasal experience. A great value for under $30.

Kayden Etheridge 5.0

An excellent rye, particularly for its price under $30! It starts with a pleasant sweetness, followed by rye spice on the finish. It's very smooth for a 101 proof spirit.

Kay Madison 2.5

The aroma is overwhelmingly rye and straw for my taste. Still, a good classic rye. Excellent price point.

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