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Whiskey Review: Middle West OYO Oloroso Wheat Whiskey

We review Middle West OYO Oloroso Wheat, a 100% wheat whiskey aged in new oak barrels for several years before resting up to 18 months in ex-sherry casks.

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  • Katelyn Best, whisky writer & enthusiast.
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Tasting Notes

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Appearance:
Nose:
Dominated by vanilla and thick, heavy fruit notes like overripe apricot and peach. After a few minutes in the glass, I get cinnamon and chocolate. Port wine is also definitely evident.
Palate:
Darker fruit—black cherry and currant—is apparent on the palate, along with more spice and noticeable heat. The mouthfeel is dense and chewy, with a long, pleasant finish fading to sherry and bitter oak. Blackened sherry casks basking in the sun (image via Middle West Spirits) Conclusion: Perhaps not surprisingly, this whiskey reminds me of a nice brandy. Despite the prevalence of sweet and fruity notes, there’s enough balance that the overall effect isn’t cloying. It’s a unique, well-executed whiskey worth trying out if you can get your hands on it. FINAL SCORE: 89/100 [SHOP FOR A BOTTLE OF MIDDLE WEST OYO OLOROSO WHEAT WHISKEY]
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Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Katelyn Best

Katelyn Best, a freelance writer based in Portland, Oregon, is a regular contributor to The Whiskey Wash. She has a particular passion for exploring the unique and unconventional aspects of the whisky world.

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