Wheel Horse Cigar Blend was finished in a combination of Port, Cognac, Armagnac and Sherry casks.
Fast Facts about Wheel Horse Cigar Blend:
- Style: Finished Bourbon Whiskey
- Finish: Port, Cognac, Sherry & Armagnac Barrels
- Mashbill: Not Disclosed
- Proof: 101
- Age: 4-5 Years
- Price: $37.99
- Availability: Limited to 4,500 bottles
Full Details on the Release:
The newest bottling from Wheel Horse Whiskey is a Cigar Blend Bourbon. The bourbon was aged between 4-5 years in new charred oak, prior to being finished in a combination of Port, Cognac, Armagnac and Sherry casks. Compared to last year’s edition – the first release of Cigar Blend – the 2024 Edition whiskey is older, with more finishing time, and features an extra finishing cask type (Cognac). Last year’s release was rated 91 Points by WhiskyAdvocate.
On the nose, this whiskey displays aromas of brandied cherries and pipe tobacco. Once sipped, lively flavors of candied lemon peel and honey are at the fore before revealing dark fruit notes of fig and plum with a touch of maple syrup. The finish is long and nuanced with hints of toffee, cherry pie filling and leather.
Like all Wheel Horse small batch whiskeys, Cigar Blend is bottled at 101 proof and non-chill filtered. Less than 4,500 bottles of Cigar Blend were produced, and the whiskey has an SRP of $37.99.
About Wheel Horse Whiskey
Wheel Horse whiskies are crafted at the iconic Green River Distillery, which was founded in 1885, standing as one of the oldest distilleries in Kentucky and the westernmost point on the renowned Kentucky Bourbon Trail. Wheel Horse Cigar Blend Bourbon joins the Wheel Horse family of whiskies, which includes the brand’s flagship 101 proof Rye and Bourbon. These expressions have racked up numerous accolades since hitting the market, including Top 20 Whiskies of 2021 and a 94-point rating from Whisky Advocate for Bourbon, and Gold Medals for both Bourbon and Rye at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
Wheel Horse whiskeys are available in retail locations across more than two dozen states and nationwide on www.wheelhorsewhiskey.com. For more information and updates, follow Wheel Horse Whiskey on Facebook and Instagram.
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