Wheated Bourbons

[Harry in WashDC]

4 hours ago, GeeTen said:

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And finally, if you're looking for something to do with that almost full bottle of Bernheim Wheat Whiskey, try a vatting with WTRB - 3:2 is my current recipe that combines the sweetness of the Bernheim with the punch of the Rare Breed.  YUM!   

 

And, as always, YMMV.   

 

So, Frank, have you named this yet?  When VA ABC priced the WTRB 375s at less than half the price on the 750s, I, of course, picked up a few.  I just happen to have plenty of Bernheim and WTRB on hand as well as a clean, empty 750, but I need to put SOMEthing on the label so I don't forget what's in there.  Wheat Breed seems too obvious.

Edited April 9, 2018 by Harry in WashDC

[BDanner]

52 minutes ago, Harry in WashDC said:

... When VA ABC priced the WTRB 375s at less than half the price on the 750s, I, of course, picked up a few.  I just happen to have plenty of Bernheim and WTRB on hand as well as a clean, empty 750, but I need to put SOMEthing on the label so I don't forget what's in there.  Wheat Breed seems too obvious.

NC did this too. I picked up several at $13.75. Apparently the 375's are going away. I am definitely going to try this vatting experiment. Just to be clear is it 3 parts Bernheim to 2 parts Rare Breed, or vice versa?

 

[GeeTen]

1 hour ago, BDanner said:

 Just to be clear is it 3 parts Bernheim to 2 parts Rare Breed, or vice versa?

 

Yes, 3xBernheim:2x WTRB.  Me likee "wheaters" . . . . . .     

 

But if you want it in a different "flavor profile" just reverse the ratio.  Or, if you can't make up your mind, just make it 50:50.  That's the beauty of vatting, no?   

 

2 hours ago, Harry in WashDC said:

So, Frank, have you named this yet?  When VA ABC priced the WTRB 375s at less than half the price on the 750s, I, of course, picked up a few.  I just happen to have plenty of Bernheim and WTRB on hand as well as a clean, empty 750, but I need to put SOMEthing on the label so I don't forget what's in there.  Wheat Breed seems too obvious.

A name?  I get to give it a name?  But what if I stole from somewhere - does that still count?  Huh, huh???  Let me go back thru my vatting notes and I'll see if I can come up with something.   

 

 

[Richnimrod]

19 minutes ago, GeeTen said:

A name?  I get to give it a name?  But what if I stole from somewhere - does that still count?  Huh, huh???  Let me go back thru my vatting notes and I'll see if I can come up with something.   

 

If you are willing to take a suggestion I'll offer this one, Gee... Bob!    

Best name ever!   Only 3-letters, one syllable; and, you can say or spell it in either direction, and still come up with the same thing.   Beat THAT!   

(Full disclosure: it's also my deceased brother's name, so I may be biased.)  

[Dannabis]

On 4/8/2018 at 10:43 AM, netboog said:

Wellers have been around the state very recently in fact. There are still those who think buying 2 dozen bottles are acceptable practice from one store and even "feel bad" about doing it.....

Picked up a WSR for 19.99 only store Ive seen it in, of a dozen plus LS ive been in lately. I seem to live in an area that only has like four serious bourbon liquor stores and the rest are a bunch of joker LS.

[Dannabis]

Also, fmi, is Rebel yell a wheater?

[GeeTen]

Just now, Dannabis said:

Also, fmi, is Rebel yell a wheater?

Yup.  

[fishnbowljoe]

2 hours ago, Dannabis said:

Picked up a WSR for 19.99 only store Ive seen it in, of a dozen plus LS ive been in lately. I seem to live in an area that only has like four serious bourbon liquor stores and the rest are a bunch of joker LS.

 At $19.99, I would be buying multiple bottles. 

 

Biba! Joe

[rjg1701]

On 4/8/2018 at 10:43 AM, netboog said:

Wellers have been around the state very recently in fact. There are still those who think buying 2 dozen bottles are acceptable practice from one store and even "feel bad" about doing it.....

WSR seems to come in waves.  Bought the only 2 bottles of OWA I've ever seen last year (2 different shops in the Springs) and I am yet to spot any 12 year.

[Jav]

The only bottle of WSR I've ever seen was priced at $89 at the LS, so I passed.  I've been considering pickup up a bottle of the 1792 Sweet Wheat to check it out.

[Dannabis]

22 hours ago, fishnbowljoe said:

 At $19.99, I would be buying multiple bottles. 

 

Biba! Joe

I'm trying to be kind to others! Its this new thing Im trying

[Dannabis]

On 4/9/2018 at 12:30 PM, GeeTen said:

Yes, 3xBernheim:2x WTRB.  Me likee "wheaters" . . . . . .     

 

But if you want it in a different "flavor profile" just reverse the ratio.  Or, if you can't make up your mind, just make it 50:50.  That's the beauty of vatting, no?   

 

A name?  I get to give it a name?  But what if I stole from somewhere - does that still count?  Huh, huh???  Let me go back thru my vatting notes and I'll see if I can come up with something.   

 

 

Rare Bern? 

[GeeTen]

1 hour ago, Dannabis said:

Rare Bern? 

YESSSS!   

[fishnbowljoe]

1 hour ago, Dannabis said:

I'm trying to be kind to others! Its this new thing Im trying

 Understood, but that's funny.   

 

Being the Weller whore that I am, here's my advise to you D. Give the Weller SR a try. If you really like it, go back and buy as many as you feel comfortable buying. I know that individual tastes differ, but if it were me, I'd be buying a case at that price.  What can I say? 

 

Biba! Joe

[El Vino]

On 4/9/2018 at 2:30 PM, GeeTen said:

Yes, 3xBernheim:2x WTRB.  Me likee "wheaters" . . . . . .     

 

But if you want it in a different "flavor profile" just reverse the ratio.  Or, if you can't make up your mind, just make it 50:50.  That's the beauty of vatting, no?   

 

A name?  I get to give it a name?  But what if I stole from somewhere - does that still count?  Huh, huh???  Let me go back thru my vatting notes and I'll see if I can come up with something.   

 

 

WheaterBird

[Vosgar]

4 hours ago, fishnbowljoe said:

but if it were me, I'd be buying a case at that price.  What can I say? 

 

Biba! Joe

After everything you purchased last weekend, Mrs. Fishnbowl might bitch-slap you with a couple of 'em

[fishnbowljoe]

32 minutes ago, Vosgar said:

After everything you purchased last weekend, Mrs. Fishnbowl might bitch-slap you with a couple of 'em

I’m okay for now. The supreme test will be in a couple of weeks wihen we get together in Bardstown. 

 

Biba! Joe

[GeeTen]

10 hours ago, El Vino said:

WheaterBird

That's good, too!  Thanks.   

[CUfan99]

19 hours ago, Dannabis said:

Rare Bern? 

For those evenings when you're feeling extra socialist pour a dram of Rare Bern and "Feel the Bern"! Yeah I went there.

or

For those evenings when you're feeling extra socialist pour a dram of Rare Bern, deliver it to a pajama wearing millennial, and return home to flagellate yourself for having enough disposable income to have 2 bottles of bourbon!

Edited April 11, 2018 by CUfan99
additional musing

[kevinbrink]

On ‎4‎/‎7‎/‎2018 at 1:25 PM, Dannabis said:

Has anyone had the Redemption wheated bourbon? Just picked one up as Weller seems to not exist in Colorado.

I would be happy to have a decent priced wheater with good flavor available.

I am not the biggest wheater guy, I generally dislike Makers, like OWA fine but could take or leave WSR or W12, I do like pretty much everything in the HH Wheater world and RY10.  I like the Redemption Wheated I have a bottle and think it fares well in comparison to many of the above but certainly isn't the same as any.

[StumpyMcDugal]

A friend gifted this to me after he cracked it and didn't care for it. I like the profile. Very smooth and doesn't bite back.

 

[Arkady]

I really liked the Oregon wheat after it had been open for a couple of weeks. Sounds like yours likely has been.

 

One of the very few true Wheat Whiskey options in this area.