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Cleveland Whiskey Company Wheat Penny Bourbon
94 proof NAS Bourbon Cleveland Whiskey Company Cleveland, OH $37.99 51% corn, 45% wheat, 4% malted barley
Nose

Decent nose with subtle chemical notes suggesting youth; hints of smoke and dark fruit such as stewed plums; prominent oak from the toasted oak finishing; richness underlying the wheat character

Palate

Initial sweet wash across the front that transitions to a back-of-the-mouth whiskey; tannic dryness like touching a penny; toffee and caramel notes; spice develops on the second sip; toffee-forward with Heath candy bar character from the toasted oak finishing

Finish

Medium finish with a nice hug that mellows as it progresses; not overpowering; the finishing woods have a noticeable effect; lingering warmth without excessive heat

Decent
A well-crafted finished bourbon that successfully masks its youth through innovative black cherry wood finishing, though the sweetness sits back on the palate rather than dominating the front as expected from a wheated expression.
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Tasted on Episode 205 Wheat Penny 1958 Bourbon Review