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David Nicholson 1843 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
100 proof 4-6 years Bourbon Heaven Hill (Lux Row) Bardstown, KY $25 Wheated (undisclosed)
Nose

Almondy, nutty character with peanut brittle notes. Sweet and floral elements with a hint of vanilla. Dark fruit and oak present with slight oakiness.

Palate

Thin mouthfeel with notable bite. Peanut brittle and spice on the front palate, transitioning to oak and spice on the mid-palate with a delayed delivery. Drier than typical wheated bourbons, less sweet overall. Shows pop rocks sensation on the second sip.

Finish

Long finish despite thin body. Persistent notes of spice and oak. Very oaky for the light color. Lingering Kentucky hug with sustained spice character.

Satisfying
A wheated bourbon that defies expectations by delivering barrel-driven spice and oak character more akin to rye-forward bourbons, making it an excellent buy at $25 for those seeking complexity in the wheated category.
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Tasted on Episode 179 David Nicholson 1843 Review