Wheeler's Raid No. 03 French Oak Finish

Initial scent is vibrant and fruity, followed by baking spices and earthy wood. Shows intriguing complexity. Flavor is sweet, fruity, and tastes of caramel. Pleasant warmth, suggesting it's over 100 proof. Lingering finish with cinnamon, baking spices, and caramel. Warms the entire mouth. Overall: This is excellent. The complexity is captivating with each sip. That woody warmth and cinnamon/baking spice persist throughout. The sweet/caramel note is present, though less prominent than initially smelled. Fans of oaky/baking spice profiles will greatly enjoy this. Knowing the contents, this bourbon offers exceptional value at around $45. It's believed that Wheeler’s sources their bourbon and then finishes it at their Nolensville, TN facility. Seek it out if you can find it. Score: 4.25/5

Nose: alcohol's heat, wood, vanilla Palate: vanilla, wood Finish: dry, woody, similar to red wine Sharing this with my brother-in-law, and I'm amused because, to me, it genuinely tastes like wood and vanilla. Straightforward, just good whisky!