Leiper's Fork Wheated Bourbon
106.4 proof
3.5 years (turning 4 years in December)
Bourbon
Leiper's Fork Distillery
70% corn, 15% wheat, 15% malted barley
Nose
Nice and rich with developing floral notes
Palate
Thin and disjointed at this stage, burnt sugar, wheat forward but not fully integrated, beginning stages of character
Finish
Prominent alcohol burn, lacks the expected creaminess
Decent
A promising wheated bourbon in its early maturation that clearly benefits from additional barrel time to achieve the balance and creaminess characteristic of its style.
Harsh
Forgettable
Satisfying
Impressive
Undrinkable
Substandard
Average
Noteworthy
Perfection
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