![]() ![]() Bourbon must have at least 51 percent corn, and the rest is usually rye and malted barley. Wheated bourbon simply means that there is wheat in the mash bill. And wheated bourbon is great for both sipping and using in a cocktail.įAQs What is wheated bourbon and how is it different from other styles? The proof runs the gamut as well, so you can choose from something close to 40% ABV to a cask-strength bottle that you might need to add a little water to. You can find bottles from long-running distilleries and newer craft operations, and the age range can be as little as two years old, to close to ten or more. Wheated bourbon is generally going to have some sweeter notes than bourbon with rye in the mash bill, but this varies from brand to brand. Maker’s Mark is kind of an under-appreciated bourbon, but longtime whiskey fans and newcomers to the category alike really enjoy this Kentucky brand. This bourbon, owned by the Beam Suntory corporation, is a classic with deep flavors that won’t cost you very much and is widely available. 15-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon: 117.2 proof, stored on the 3rd floor, and brings a ‘heavier barrel flavor’ from the 180 months spent in the rackhouse.The best overall wheated bourbon is Maker’s Mark.There’s a strong cream of corn sweetness to be found on the nose Freddie made this one within his first three months of officially being a distillery team member and it’s a special choice for that reason. 5-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon: this 5-year Straight Bourbon (114.6-proof) bridges the gap between the older and younger whiskeys in Little Book Chapter 5.Portions of it were stored on the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 6th floors This liquid is 112 proof and went in the barrel at 125-proof. This is their first mashbill innovation with brown rice. It has a very distinct taste and aroma, and the toasted grain almost adds some nuttiness to the peppery Rye. 3-Year-Old Malted 100% Rye Whiskey: Freddie described this mashbill innovation as creating an “all-out s**t show” in the distillery that had fermenters “blowing the tops open”, the first time Freddie had ever seen that in his life, until they got the recipe just right.2-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon: this bourbon came off the still at a lower barrel proof (lower proof = more flavor), and delivers an almost creamy mouthfeel with a complexity rarely seen from a young age bourbon such as this.I was fortunate enough to travel to Kentucky and do an in-person tasting with 7th generation master distiller Freddie Noe for the release of Little Book Chapter 5. And it was was love at first sip with smooth warm notes of spice and honeysuckle. I’ve been gravitating towards Rye for a while but the delicious notes from the Bourbon when I popped the cork had my mouth watering. I’ll say that I was legitimately blown away by the Stellum Bourbon. The Stellum Bourbon measures 114.98 Proof (57.49% ABV), is clear Dark Gold in color, and is blended from Kentucky and Tennessee barrels (also $55). It clocks in at 116.25 Proof (58.12% ABV) and retails for a suggested price of $55. The Stellum Rye is made with a 95% Rye Indiana mash bill with a tiny amount of barley in there. They wanted to create a brand that appealed to the modern whiskey drinker: high-quality Bourbon and Rye, a polished but non-flashy label, and consistency at a world-class level. They are phenomenal but there’s obviously no consistency across batches because the blends are constantly changing. If you’re familiar with Barrell, it’s all batch releases. Stellum was created by the founder of Barrell Craft Spirits (Joe Beatrice). This is a really cool line of amazing whiskeys you guys need to check out if you haven’t already. I recently got hands-on with Stellum Bourbon and Stellum Rye from Stellum Spirits. Heaven’s Door x Redbreast Master Blender’s EditionĢ5 Best Bourbon, Rye, and Tennesse Whiskey Of The Year.Old Forester Statesmen Kentucky Straight Bourbon.Kings County Distillery Barrel Strength.Redemption Whiskey 10-Year Barrel Proof High Rye Bourbon.George Dickel x Leopold Bros Collaboration Blend.Hirsch: The Single Barrel x The Horizon.WhistlePig’s The Boss Hog VII: Lapu Lapu.It’s important to note these aren’t in any particular order so you’ll want to check ’em all out. You can click any of these links below to jump straight ahead to that review or you can just start scrolling to see them all. Here’s a full list of the whiskeys featured here. ![]()
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