Wheel Horse Bourbon
Wheel Horse Bourbon was named to Whisky Advocate's 2021 list of the best whiskies of the year. Earning a spot with its inaugural batch of Bourbon, Wheel Horse was one of only three whiskies in the Top 20 to score a 94-point rating or higher and is the most affordable option on the list.
Whisky Advocate's annual Top 20 list represents the best all-around whiskies from around the world. The publication's reviewers sample hundreds of whiskies each year, and for the annual list, only consider those that have scored 90 points or higher. To narrow it down further, an international panel of experts conducts several rounds of blind tastings. The final list of 20 represents a highlight reel of whiskies with the best average score, availability, and price, which this year, ranges from $30 to $175.
Wheel Horse Whiskey, a collaboration between Latitude Beverage and Kentucky's historic Green River Distilling in Owensboro, released their Kentucky Straight Bourbon in late 2020
Wheel Horse Bourbon is a Kentucky Straight Bourbon whiskey made from a mash bill of 70% corn, 21% rye, and 9% malted barley. This whiskey is produced through the traditional sour mash method, distilled in copper stills, and matured in hand-selected, 53-gallon, charred American oak barrels. It is non-chill filtered and bottled at 101 proof (50.5% ABV).
Whiskey Advocate Score 94
"Made at Green River Distilling Co. in Owensboro, Kentucky, this shows maturity far beyond its 2 to 4 years in the barrel, with a winning combination of proof and price. Root beer spice, candied pineapple, wet walnuts, clementine, and Christmas cookies on the nose. A velvety texture on the palate brings butter pecan ice cream, cinnamon toast, maple syrup, and vanilla custard. There is tremendous length on the finish, with a cola-like syrupy sweetness throughout. As debuts go, this one impresses." —Ted Simmons
Our Price: $30.00
