Last year, I reviewed Holladay Distillery’s Bottled-in-Bond rye bourbon. I had low expectations at the time. Boy, was I surprised! Today, I’m diving into Holladay’s Soft Red Wheat Bottled-in-Bond expression. Naturally, my expectations are much higher. Let’s see if I’m right.
Pour: Holladay Soft Red Wheat Bourbon (BiB)
Proof: 100
Age: 6 years
Color: rich amber
Nose: vanilla, butter toffee, maraschino cherry
Taste: caramel drizzle, fresh-baked sugar cookie, nutmeg
Finish: moderate length w/ buttered wheat toast & honey, light spice
Overall: While not significantly complex, Holladay’s Soft Red Wheat is everything the producer claims and more. Sweet? Yes. Soft? Yes. I’ll add to that delicious and incredibly pleasant to sip. If you have the opportunity to try or buy, do both.
Rating: MO better bourbon
Bottle courtesy of Holladay Distillery, Weston, MO.
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