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Whiskey Review: Wigle Strip District Reserve Five Year

We review Wigle Strip District Reserve Five Year, a five year old expression out of Pennsylvania that's made from a mash bill of rye, wheat, malted barley, and corn.

OVERALL RATING

6
$50.00
  • Kenji Mizumori, bourbon aficionado & bartender.
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Tasting Notes

About:

80 proof, 40% ABV. Aged five years with a mash bill of rye, wheat, malted barley, and corn. About 500 bottles produced. ~ $50 per 750ml bottle.
Appearance:
A darker shade of copper with mild orange overtones. In the glass, there weren’t many legs to start, though eventually slow and slightly spaced.
Nose:
Very sweet. This one was a hearty mix of candy corn and taffy. As a four grain, I am curious as to the percentages, though given the nose, one might guess heavier on the corn and barley side.
Palate:
Definitely a lighter whiskey and a short but pronounced flavor profile. Cereal grains are abound, with a hint of banana. There was a bit more heat than initially expected, but that subsided pretty quickly.
Finish:
Comments:
I wasn’t sure what to expect from this one. It’s a four grain, a five year, and straight whiskey. However, what is it? I took a few tastes. At a guess, there’s a fair amount of barley and corn. The overall taste experience is sweet and funky with a touch of fruit.rnrnAt the end of the day, I’d put this one as a work in progress. I’d love to taste the next version and see how a different set of percentages might affect the flavor profile. Unfortunately, this whiskey doesn’t quite balance out, but the potential is there.

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.

Kenji Mizumori

Kenji Mizumori, a seasoned bartender at the Pope House Bourbon Lounge in Portland, Oregon, has been a devoted bourbon enthusiast for decades. He has a particular fondness for bold, high-proof whiskeys, favoring those that exceed 100 proof.

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