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Previously I have had a chance to try Wyoming Whiskey’s small batch bourbon as well as their double cask bourbon (which is finished in sherry casks) and found them both to be enjoyable, if not a bit youthful, but quality whiskey through-and-through. Today’s offering shouldn’t leave any curiosity as to the age, so I’m excited to see what the brand has to say, and to give it a taste.

Wyoming Whiskey Barrel Strength Bourbon Whiskey comes from the top barrels in the Wyoming Whiskey warehouses in Kirby, Wyoming. Chosen for their unique character and worthiness to represent the best of Wyoming Whiskey, Barrel Strength is bottled at barrel-proof to capture maximum flavor and richness. -Wyoming Whiskey

I like the idea of single barrel bourbon as a means to show off the best of your stocks, so personally this resonates. On that same topic, Wyoming Whiskey does offer a single barrel bourbon, barrel proof bourbon, and a handful of other releases to keep you busy, so even if you’re unable to get your hands on this special release, you can still have a go at a plethora of options.

Speaking of availability, it’s going to be a tough one. Naturally there are only so many bottles that will come from a barrel as it is–but factor in the ten years of aging and we may be talking about just a few hundred bottles total for this release. Here’s what the brand had to say about availability:

Availability:
Barrel #5540 is available throughout Wyoming, as well as at the Wyoming Whiskey Barrel House and Wyoming Whiskey Distillery Shop. Barrel #5440 is available in California, Colorado, Georgia and Florida.

Given the incredibly scenic area, the chance to see the distillery, and even a shot at getting your hands on limited editions like this, its sounds like a good time to take a visit to Wyoming!

One last quick note about the liquid itself. Wyoming Whiskey very transparently discloses their 68% corn , 20% wheat, and 12% malted barley mashbill, which I love to see. That said, they keep information about the yeast they’re using pretty close to the vest. I don’t suppose it makes much of a difference to the customer in the end. Just something of note.

Now, the important stuff: the whiskey. I’ve got a sample of Barrel #5540 which clocks in at 121 proof. Per usual with my reviews, I tasted this neat in a glencairn glass over a number of different tastings to really let the whiskey do the talking. Time to share my thoughts…

Wyoming Whiskey 10 Year Single Barrel Barrel Strength Bourbon (Barrel #5540, 60.5% ABV)

Oaky and smoky. Layers of maple, fruits, and rich cream. Hint of citrus peel, lemon oil, charred orange, vanilla, a nice twist of clove, spiced cake with buttercream, and notes of confectioners sugar, mocha, and a whisp of Dutch process cocoa powder.

Whew, to be totally honest I am really impressed with this release from Wyoming Whiskey.  Seeing how nice this drinks (and how under-proof it sips) at ten years makes me super curious how far they will be able to push this profile before it becomes too oaky.

The oak structure to this ten year is prominent and strong, but not overpowering.  Man, what I’d do to have keys to that kingdom for a week or so, and just sample through the 10+ year barrels in their warehouse!  All in all I think this is a pretty balanced pour of whiskey, and I can only hope to see more like this from Wyoming Whiskey in the coming months and years.

The Bourbon Finder thanks Wyoming Whiskey for graciously providing samples of their product and images used in this post. Being able to try new things in the whiskey space, without strings attached, is an opportunity we greatly appreciate. Per our review ethos, we provide objective reviews and commentary on media samples of spirits and products; remember, friends, these are the good old days of whiskey!

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