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Bourbon Review: Wyoming Whiskey Single Barrel Bourbon

We review a single barrel selection from Wyoming Whiskey in Kirby, Wyoming. It's bottled at 96 proof.

OVERALL RATING

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Wyoming Whiskey Single Barrel (2021)

Tasting Notes

About:

96 proof, made from an undisclosed mash bill (though one could reasonably assume it’s 68% corn, 20% wheat and 12% malted barley, as they’ve been known to make) and aged an undisclosed length of time (though other single barrels have been at least five years). Find a 750mL for a limited time in some 32 states for $99.
Appearance:
This liquid is a very clear amber that slowly forms thick tears.
Nose:
Fragrant like pecan pie, heavy on the vanilla extract – you can almost feel the oven warmth. Sweet hay wafts through on a wave of ethanol.
Palate:
On the palate it’s sweet, syrupy strong bourbon with lots of barrel character: not the height of nuance but archetypal. Agave nectar on the attack, followed by that big, round vanilla bomb. Toasted black tea lingers on the mid-palate. This whiskey is relatively smooth with a bit of bite, and fairly well-integrated alcohol.
Finish:
Comments:
Final thoughts: It’s often the way that single barrels are better than mainline products. After all, why highlight a barrel that’s just so-so (everyone knows those are for blending!)? In this case, the selection didn’t blow me away, it’s solid just like many of their other offerings. It’s a decent whiskey, it’s rare by design, and – if reports are to be believed – exceptionally hard to get your hands on. So, if you do, enjoy it.

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.

Cindy Capparelli

Cindy Capperelli is the visionary founder of Portland Bitters Project, established in 2014 with the ambition to craft the finest bitters available. Today, her bitters are savored across the United States and internationally, enhancing cocktails with expressive flavors. In addition to her entrepreneurial endeavors, Cindy shares her expertise as an instructor at two Portland colleges. She also engages with private groups, distilleries, and maker's spaces, advocating for the use of high-quality ingredients and time-honored techniques. Cindy empowers her students with the confidence and knowledge to create exceptional drinks at home, experiment with tinctures, and enrich their overall food and beverage experiences.

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