Lone Elm Small Batch Texas Straight Wheat Whiskey
90 proof
4 years
Texas Straight Wheat Whiskey
Five Points Distilling
Forney, TX
90% wheat, 10% malted barley
Nose
Savory notes with black licorice, black cherry, strong vanilla from small barrel aging, and oak. Hints of beef jerky and a subtle pecan character.
Palate
Licorice-forward with a numbing effect on the tongue similar to anise candy. Even presentation across front, middle, and back with chocolate and cocoa powder notes. Slightly dry on the back end with limited sweetness despite high wheat content. Cinnamon fire with warming sensation.
Finish
Long finish with lingering cinnamon warmth and tongue tingling from the sour mash character. Cocoa powder bitterness with a dry conclusion.
Pleasant
A unique, well-rounded wheat whiskey with savory and licorice-dominant character that pairs excellently with barbecue and offers surprising complexity for a four-year expression.
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