Bernheim Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey

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Bottled at 45% by Heaven Hill, this whiskey is produced from a mashbill of at least 51% winter wheat. It is a soft, delicate and sweet alternative to Bourbon. 

From the Distillery: "At its launch, Bernheim Original Straight Wheat Whiskey was the first truly new variety of American straight wheat whiskey introduced since Prohibition. Heaven Hill Master Distillers saw an opportunity to give today's whiskey connoisseurs a unique taste experience. Bernheim was the only straight whiskey to use winter wheat as the primary grain in its mashbill, giving it a soft, sweet flavor and medium finish.

"Today, on the front of the bottle, Bernheim proudly displays its finest attributes: Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey, small batch, and a 7 year age statement. With an age statement of 7 years, Bernheim Original Wheat Whiskey truly is well worth the wheat. It is the only straight wheat whiskey distributed nationally. As a straight whiskey, it meets the same criteria as Bourbon or rye—aged a minimum of two years in new, charred oak barrels, distilled at less than 160 proof, and contains no coloring, flavoring or blending agents. As a small batch product, it is made with a dump of 100 barrels or less."

Producer's Tasting Note

Aroma: Mildly sweet with hints of vanilla and honey.

Taste: Hints of toffee, berries, & spice with fresh mint.

Finish: Soft toasted oak, elegant and warm.

750 ml