Bernheim Original

[jmpyle]

So what is the mashbill percentages of Bernheim Wheat?
I have always assumed it was all wheat except for some barley to get the fermentation going.
It's good whiskey but I find the finish very short.

Oscar I am not sure, but I'd be surprised if it's much north of the minimum 51% wheat. Total guess.

The press release from Heaven Hill in 2005 states the following: "The new whiskey is the first of its kind. Heaven Hill Father and Son Master Distillers Parker and Craig Beam developed the wheat formula with a minimum of 51% winter wheat – the recipe also includes corn and malted barley."

[cowdery]

Yes, 51% wheat, 37% corn and 12% malt. They make about 1,200 barrels of it a year.

[Ruddigger]

I talked to Craig Beam at a bottle signing last week and he did confirm that there are some older Bernheim barrels aging that might get a special release depending on how they turn out. Could be interesting!

[jmpyle]

I talked to Craig Beam at a bottle signing last week and he did confirm that there are some older Bernheim barrels aging that might get a special release depending on how they turn out. Could be interesting!

He said the same at WhiskyFest - Chicago as well. Can't wait to try them.