The Wiseman Bourbon is an interesting release as it features bourbon Kentucky Owl contract distills with Bardstown Bourbon Company. Their 4 year old wheat and high-rye bourbons are then blended with 5.5 year and 8.5 year old Kentucky-sourced bourbons. The result is a traditional tasting bourbon that features quite a bit of spice, surprising bouts of dryness, and a general lack of excitement. It also features hints of age throughout, yet those are quickly followed by cereal grain or light ethanol. It?s a very serviceable bourbon that doesn?t do anything to offend, and kind of just is.
NOSE
Caramel | Grass | Roasted peanut | Gentle rye spice | Light curry | Overall soft & airy
Palate
Toffee | Caramel | Cereal grain | Muted raspberry | Dry oak
Finish
Rye spice | Leather | Lingering light dryness | Touch of ethanol
Alc 45.4%
