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Whiskey Review: Wyoming Whiskey 10 Year Barrel Strength Single Barrel

A barrel strength, single barrel, 10-year-old offering from Wyoming Whiskey at an eye-watering 121 proof. Todd Wiesel reviews.

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6
$299.99
  • Tzvi (Todd) Wiesel is the Co-Founder & CEO of BAXUS, a whisky investor and trader, focused on fine and rare bottles and casks.
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Tasting Notes

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Wyoming Whiskey has released two limited edition single barrels, both at 10 years old and barrel strength, so keep your eyes out because the barrel numbers are very similar and can be tricky. While both barrels #5540 and #5440 were released, I only had the pleasure of sampling #5540 so keep in mind there most likely are variations between the two!
Appearance:
Golden Wheat
Nose:
Immediately the astringency of the alcohol is present, which makes sense considering that it was bottled at 121 proof. However, after giving it a few minutes in the glass to settle the nose actually opens up beautifully to a surprisingly light and airy quality that I was not expecting upon the first nosing.

The oakyness is present but not as powerful as I would have feared for a 10-year cask strength, the scent of berries and milk chocolate bursts through, almost as a chocolate fountain tipped over onto the fruit platter. A hint of pistachio peaks its head out towards the tail end of the nose, which lingers and cycles back into a light dairy finish and transforms into a ripe peach.
Palate:
It is always a treat when a whiskey palate matches its nose and this one hit the nail on the head. Rather than being overwhelmed by the high proof the whiskey itself drinks like it is in the low 50s. It is light, creamy, and exceptionally well balanced. The milk chocolate on the nose and the berries has transformed into a succulent, juicy chocolate covered strawberry, the tartness of the strawberry seeds perfectly complimenting the sweet and creamy flavors from the milk chocolate undertones.
Finish:
The finish is light, lingering mostly on the lips and the back of the throat as the only real indication of the whiskey’s proof other than the initial nose. A really pleasant finish for a very unique whiskey.
Comments:

If I had tasted this blind I never would have guessed the proof, age, or origin of this whiskey and that is what makes it such a delight.

The distillery’s use of a unique mashbill consisting of 68% corn, 20% wheat and 12% malted barley imparts an incredible rollercoaster of flavors that are not found in almost any other products most associated with bourbon. After 10 years in a barrel and being bottled at 121 proof I would have expected more oak, which is almost an afterthought throughout the whole experience.

While this made way for some delicious and unique flavors it oddly left the whiskey lacking a bit of structure that I would have expected.

This is definitely a whiskey worth trying, although possibly finding a few friends to share it with as the price for a 10-year single barrel, even one as unique as this, might be jarring to some. If Wyoming keeps releasing whiskies of this caliber, I do not doubt that they will start to become a household name in the near future as a testament to the unique terroir and differences among bourbon producers.


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.

Tzvi (Todd) Wiesel

Tzvi (Todd) Wiesel is the Co-Founder and CEO of BAXUS, an on-chain whisky marketplace. With years of experience in the industry, Todd is passionate about whisky investmemt and trading, as well as trying new whiskies wherever possible. Todd is the head of our US reviews team and is based in New York.

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