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Bourbon Review: Wheel Horse Bourbon

We review Wheel House Bourbon, a straight bourbon whiskey drink aged between 2-4 years at the westernmost distillery along the famed Kentucky Bourbon Trail.

OVERALL RATING

7
$26.00
  • Kenji Mizumori, bourbon aficionado & bartender.
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Tasting Notes

About:

101 proof, 50.5% ABV. This is batch number one and aged a minimum of two years. Mash bill of 70% corn, 21% rye, and 9% malted barley. ~ $26 per 750ml bottle.
Appearance:
A darker shade of copper, bordering on brown with orange highlights. In the glass, there were several long legs along the side.
Nose:
There wasn’t much depth to this one. Brown sugar and molasses dominate with oak. Given the proof, was expecting more heat, but the whiskey’s nose was remarkably balanced.
Palate:
The whiskey tastes like it smells. The terms sugar and spice come immediately to mind. Molasses and some rye spice for sure, with a medium body and lingering finish. It took a few tastes, but there was another element in the background. Towards the end of the taste, there’s a subtle presence of candied pecan.
Finish:
Comments:
I found this bourbon to be a nice winter sipper, at least on it’s own. The price is right, simple and unassuming. At 101 proof, it’s a good one to have around when it’s cold out.rnrnHowever, given the flavor profile, I believe this whiskey is meant for cocktails. Most likely for the classic old fashioned or Manhattan. I’m guessing it’d make for a great egg white sour, if that’s your jam. At the end of the day, it’s a solid but simple whiskey and the addition of another flavor component would make for a great pairing.

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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