Kentucky Owl
The Wiseman Bourbon
- 45.4
- 70cl
- Taste: 3
- USA
Kentucky Owl was founded by Charles Mortimer Dedman in 1879, operating until prohibition became law in 1916. At this point, the government seized some 250,00 gallons of Kentucky Owl, taking it away for safekeeping. One night, the warehouse storing the whiskey burned to the ground. Oddly, for a building filled with alcohol, the fire lasted only a matter of hours. Many began to suspect that organised crime had whisked away...
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Kentucky Owl was founded by Charles Mortimer Dedman in 1879, operating until prohibition became law in 1916. At this point, the government seized some 250,00 gallons of Kentucky Owl, taking it away for safekeeping. One night, the warehouse storing the whiskey burned to the ground. Oddly, for a building filled with alcohol, the fire lasted only a matter of hours. Many began to suspect that organised crime had whisked away the entire stock of Kentucky Owl to fuel their booming speakeasies.
100 years later, the great, great-grandson of Charles revived the family business and set about blending a new bourbon, under the same name.
The Wiseman Bourbon from Kentucky Owl is the perfect blend of four Kentucky straight bourbons. Caramel, allspice, and citrus notes fill the nose. These lead to similar tastes across the tongue as the allspice fades. The longer finish presents with caramel and hints of oak.
Official Tasting Notes
Nose - The first thing you discover is a sweet caramel aroma, followed by a warming allspice lift, a sprinkling of citrus and a hint of oak.
Palate - It offers caramel and allspice which together present an excellent flavor as the mildly silky liquid crosses the tongue.
Finish - The allspice remains for a longer caramel finish.
100 years later, the great, great-grandson of Charles revived the family business and set about blending a new bourbon, under the same name.
The Wiseman Bourbon from Kentucky Owl is the perfect blend of four Kentucky straight bourbons. Caramel, allspice, and citrus notes fill the nose. These lead to similar tastes across the tongue as the allspice fades. The longer finish presents with caramel and hints of oak.
Official Tasting Notes
Nose - The first thing you discover is a sweet caramel aroma, followed by a warming allspice lift, a sprinkling of citrus and a hint of oak.
Palate - It offers caramel and allspice which together present an excellent flavor as the mildly silky liquid crosses the tongue.
Finish - The allspice remains for a longer caramel finish.
Tasting Rating Guide
1: Light, good for beginners - an aperitif on a summers day, i.e. Glengoyne, Auchentoshan
2: Also good for beginners but with more depth and body - a little stronger than 1, ie. Glenmorangie, Speyburn
3: A dram for everyone, a little more complex so the palate requires a little more experience, i.e. Cragganmore, Macallan
4: A stronger spirit, a big whisky with lots of character and body, excellent after dinner, i.e. Lagavulin, Laphroaig