Wheated Bourbons That Rival Pappy Van Winkle

Wheated Bourbons That Can Take Down A Pappy Van Winkle

Wheated Bourbons, also known as wheaters, are a softer, sweeter variety of bourbon made with wheat as the secondary grain behind corn rather than rye. Pappy Van Winkle is known as the top dog when it comes to wheated whiskeys, but... the world is catching up and there are now many other wheated whiskeys that are the running for best wheated whiskey. Do you agree?

Wilderness Trail Kentucky Straight Wheated Bourbon Whiskey

Bottled in Bond, Wilderness Trail Wheated Bourbon is a tasty small-batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon whiskey. This bourbon, which has been aged in premium Cooper select barrels, has one of Kentucky's highest wheat-to-corn ratios in its mash bill. Anyone wishing to appreciate a true work of art in a glass will love this rich, non-chill filtered experience, which is full of sweet vanilla and toasted wood. Buy it now!

Frey Ranch Farm Strength Uncut Bourbon Whiskey

This is Frey Ranch's famous four-grain bourbon, known as "Farm Strength" or cask-strength. The alcohol content is increased from 90 to 120–132 proof as well as utilizes 10% soft white winter wheat in its recipe resulting in a ground-to-glass sipping experience that is full of flavor. Buy it now!

Bardstown Origin Series High Wheated Bourbon Whiskey

This High Wheat Bourbon, the first 39% wheated mashbill on the market, respects tradition while pushing the boundaries of innovation. Presented at 106 proof, this expression bursts with taste from the 39% wheat in the mashbill. Experience the unparalleled character and refinement of High Wheat, which is estate-distilled, matured, and bottled on-site. Buy it now!

Ben Holladay Soft Red Wheat Bottle In Bond Bourbon

Aged for more than six years in casks made of Missouri white oak, it was bottled at 100 proof. flavor profile that is sweeter and softer, giving the tongue more spiciness. Soft Red Wheat contains less gluten, red bran, and protein. Buy it now!

Southern Star Paragon Bottled in Bond Wheated Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Southern Star Paragon Bottled in Bond Wheated Straight Bourbon Whiskey contains 50% wheat. It comes in a 750 ml bottle. Another excellent Southern Star Wheat Whiskey. Buy it now!

Heaven Hill Grain to Glass Kentucky Straight Wheated Bourbon

Bottled at 121 proof after being aged for six years at the Cox's Creek rickhouse location. Heaven Hill Grain to Glass pays tribute to a heritage and the handshakes that forged multigenerational alliances. Buy it now!

Finger Lakes Distilling Mckenzie Single Barrel Bourbon

70% of the mash bill for McKenzie Bourbon whiskies is created from locally grown corn, and the whiskies are handmade. They employ two types of mashbills: rye and wheated. This is the latter, where the mash contains 10% malted barley and 20% red winter wheat, both of which come from local sources, in addition to the corn. This whiskey was bottled at 105.8 proof after being matured for just over 6 years in a brand-new American oak barrel with a char level of 4. Along with a pleasant hint of smoke, the nose also reveals notes of butterscotch and cherry cola. With a surprise resemblance to the notes on the scent and a dash of cocoa powder and brown sugar, the mouthfeel is well-balanced and medium-bodied. With notes of spiced cake, pears, and smoke, the aftertaste is comforting. Buy it now!

Willett 8 Year Old Wheated Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

This 2013 wheated bourbon, which was distilled from a custom mash bill consisting of corn, wheat, and malted barley, was aged for eight years in American oak casks with a #4 char before being bottled at 108 percent without chill-filtration. Buy it now!

Maker's Mark Cask Strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Maker's Mark Cask Strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is bottled at a cask strength of 108–114 proof after being aged for about six years. ABV might change. Buy it now!

Larceny Barrel Proof Bourbon

Released three times a year, with a distinct batch number and proof for every release. Its wheated mashbill provides a delicate counterpoint to its powerful proof, and it glides across the palate with exquisite grace and finesse. #1 among the Top 20 Whiskies of 2020 by Whisky Advocate. Buy it now!

William Larue Weller Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

The 2023 William Larue Weller Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, a cask-strength version bottled at 133.6-proof (66.8% ABV), far higher than Weller's 2022 expression, joins a portfolio of expertly produced releases from the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection (BTAC). This unfiltered wheated bourbon was distilled in the spring of 2011 and is made up of a variety of barrels kept in warehouses C, L, M, and N. The lone wheated bottling in this year's BTAC list is the 2023 William Larue Weller, which is aged for at least 12 years in charred oak barrels and made from an otherwise secret mash bill. Enjoy layers of spice, grapes, chocolate, and undertones of espresso coffee in this bourbon, which was developed as Buffalo Trace's response to fans' requests for whiskey that was more barrel-strength and well-matured. Buy it now!

Old Fitzgerald 13 Years Old Decanter 100 Proof

The Old Heaven Hill Springs Distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky, was completely destroyed by a devastating fire in 1996. In 1999, Heaven Hill acquired the Bernheim Distillery in Louisville, Kentucky, which held the Old Fitzgerald brand, in order to carry on its distilling tradition. This unique release, which was distilled in 1999, commemorates the 25th anniversary of Heaven Hill carrying on the Old Fitzgerald brand's tradition. Buy it now!

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