Ragged Branch Wheated Virginia Straight Bourbon Whiskey Double Oaked
90 proof
4 years in first barrel, 1 year in second barrel
Bourbon
Ragged Branch Distillery
66% corn, 17% wheat, 17% barley
Nose
Smoky corn with sweet caramel, reminiscent of Cracker Jacks with toasted nuts. Fresh and slightly younger in character compared to similar double-oaked expressions.
Palate
Very sweet, pulling caramel from both barrels. Buttery and creamy on the tongue with underlying smokiness that carries through. Subtle barrel bite toward the back, described as a Kentucky hug rather than rye bite, with a little pepper.
Finish
Smokiness carries through with a bit of bite from the oak. Some pepper notes and a slight barrel warmth.
Overall Score
4 / 5
A solid, well-crafted farm-to-bottle wheated bourbon that drinks smoother than its 90 proof suggests, with excellent balance between corn sweetness and oak influence.
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5.0
Perfection
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