Spirits of French Lick Weeded Bourbon
2 years (40% sourced at 7 years)
Bourbon
Spirits of French Lick
70% corn, 20% wheat, 10% caramel malt
Nose
Vibrant and inviting with sweet characteristics, more aromatic expression than typical wheated bourbons
Palate
Slightly sweeter than typical wheated bourbons, balanced with underlying complexity
Finish
More pepper on the back end than expected, lingering spice character
Overall Score
4 / 5
A solid wheated bourbon that punches above its weight with an appealing balance of sweetness and spice, comparable to premium wheated offerings.
1.0
Undrinkable
2.0
Substandard
3.0
Average
4.0
Very good
5.0
Perfection
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