![]() Mind you – the Larceny Small Batch bourbon is also good, but this is better. Although it’s a little pricey, you get what you pay for. We like how it gives the satisfaction that high-proof whiskey and cask-strength wheated whiskey offers. Why We Like It: Another Heaven Hill creation is this Larceny Barrel Proof, which contains the same mash bill as the expensive bottled-in-bond Old Fitzgerald. Larceny Barrel ProofĪverage Price: approx. Though it’s unique and quite delicious, it only ranked this high as there are better options (coming next as you proceed). It’s fairly enjoyable, and the complexity is just balanced. Actually, there’s a rye spice within their wheat-based expression.Īnd the reason for its unusual profile is that this bourbon is a blend of 25% single malt, 30% wheat whiskey, and 45% rye whiskey. Why We Like It: Whistle Homestuck wheated bourbon is as pleasing as their rye expressions. You’ll enjoy the caramel-flavor sweetness and fruitiness in each sip, but with hints of leather and oak to balance the flavors, making it more interesting. Their wheated recipe is a mystery, as Pappy didn’t disclose it to the public, but it doesn’t change the fact that it’s the unicorn of wheated bourbon. If Maker’s Mark bourbon is affordable, the Van Winkle can be thrice (or more) as much in price. ![]() Why We Like It: Pappy is a rare, expensive, wheated bourbon whiskey. But we find it interesting, not just for its flavor, but for its unique bottle and story. It’s an underrated bourbon and isn’t featured often as recommended whiskey. So, the salt air interferes with the whiskey and creates an impressive profile, aside from the flavoring grain used in the spirit. After aging bourbon, it is loaded onto a cargo ship to finish the maturation at sea. Why We Like It: Jefferson’s Ocean is the only wheat bourbon in its lineup. What makes it a standout is it has the balance of sweetness (from wheat) and spiciness (from rye), making it a good base for cocktails like Boulevardier, Manhattan, and Old-Fashioned. The mash bill consists of corn and malt, along with both wheat and rye.įor those unfamiliar with this Wyoming Whiskey Small Batch expression, it’s as nice as any wheated bourbon from well-known distilleries like Heaven Hill, Buffalo Trace, etc. Why We Like It: WW released a small-batch bourbon crafted with slight variations from the usual wheated bourbon. The hot climate in Texas, with some chill days, caused this bourbon to juice out flavors from the oak barrels.Īnd this is surprising, knowing a small and simple operation can craft something enormous in flavor. Why We Like It: Crafted from a wheated mash bill, it delivers a rich, deep palate, which is the big highlight of Garrison Brothers Small Batch bourbon. Garrison Brothers Small BatchĪverage Price: approx. The finish is smooth with flavors of leather, vanilla, and oak. The sweet aroma of brown sugar and butterscotch is easily recognizable-salted caramel, white pepper, clove, and cinnamon coat the mouth. Unlike other wheated bourbons, we like its unique old-style decanter, great as a collectible and a display on a vintage liquor shelf.īut apart from the impressive packaging, the spirit is excellent as well. Why We Like It: Released twice per year, Heaven Hill Distillery crafts this Old Fitzgerald BiB wheated bourbon, aged for about four years. We recommend 1792 Sweet Wheat for sipping neat or over ice. Besides, the price point is reasonable for what it delivers. The sweetness in this wheated bourbon is mellow, which is nice and doesn’t reduce the quality of this spirit. “The soft flavor is balanced by rich oak tannins extracted by the bourbon while aging in the charred oak barrels.” - Ken Pierce, Distillation and QA Director Why We Like It: If you’re looking for wheated bourbon that’s not too sweet, 1792 Sweet Sweat fits the standard. The mild sweetness is close to the 1792 Sweet Wheat, but TC whiskey has more floral notes.Īlso, the citrus-orange note is more savory than Journeyman’s wheat, and the hints of honey, vanilla, and rosemary, make this drink more desirable to sip on the rocks, neat, or mixed drinks. Why We Like It: Both rye and wheat fanatics will surely find comfort with Traverse City Whiskey as they offer those two categories.īut rye aside, the wheated bourbon from TC is interesting. Traverse City WhiskeyĪverage Price: approx. We’re on edge replacing this expression with the Old Elk Wheated Bourbon, but this Journeyman Buggy Whip Wheat is a little different, new to the eyes, and just right. Why We Like It: This is the first bourbon whiskey we tried from this brand, but it’s surprisingly good.Ĭrafted from corn, malted barley, and wheat, then aged in oak barrels, it gives the vanilla, caramel, oak, and orange notes, which we enjoy over ice, neat, or in a cocktail. Journeyman Buggy Whip WheatĪverage Price: approx.
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