DaveD Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 I know not technically a bourbon, but just discovered this... Bernheim Original Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey 7 Year Old Heaven Hill claims that it was the first new style of American whiskey since prohibition! Don't know if that is true, but great story. https://heavenhilldistillery.com/ My tasting = toffee, honey, caramel, bananas foster, smooth, enjoyable! Does anyone else make a "straight wheat whiskey"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshall9779 Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 Woodford is supposed to be releasing one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcpfratn Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 It’s good stuff. I’ve got a few bottles including a barrel pick a local store had a few years ago that is excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry in WashDC Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 (edited) On late Summer evenings after Sundown when we're sitting outside, I like sipping Bernheim neat when bourbons sipped neat (unless right out of the freezer) seem a bit hot. While (to me) wheat whiskey is not as complex as bourbon, it comes across as creamy (nice mouth feel) and slightly sweet (think Hot Ralston cereal if you're old enough to remember it). That can be fully satisfying on some days. EDIT - Here's a link to a recent thread talking about an AD Laws wheat whiskey. I also did a quick search of SB and found some previous discussions of Bernheim. I'd forgotten about some of them even though I posted in them. Edited August 2, 2019 by Harry in WashDC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcbt Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 There's a nice one out of North Texas called Lone Elm Wheat Whiskey. Not sure of its distribution reach, tho... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoFingers Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 I have a friend who loves wheaters and he really liked this one. Probably a go to for him now. I've only had it once and thought it was good. I should probably give it another try. Don't think I have ever tried any other wheat whiskey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinbrink Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 A few years back Masterson's had a Canadian sourced 12 year old Straight 100% Wheat whiskey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbroo5880i Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 I might be in the minority but I found it drank a lot hotter than its proof. I was more than happy when the bottle was empty so I could clear space on the shelf for something else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NDN98 Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 5 hours ago, dcbt said: There's a nice one out of North Texas called Lone Elm Wheat Whiskey. Not sure of its distribution reach, tho... Their single barrel cask strength version is pretty tasty. I like it better than any other whiskey/bourbon from Texas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 8 minutes ago, NDN98 said: Their single barrel cask strength version is pretty tasty. I like it better than any other whiskey/bourbon from Texas. Not a particularly high bar to clear... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NDN98 Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 11 hours ago, smokinjoe said: Not a particularly high bar to clear... Truth! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guss West Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 For me, this Bernheim 7 y/o wheat whiskey is most interesting for it's story relating to the history of bourbon. I bought a few bottles for $26/ea a few years ago in MD. It's alright, better than no whiskey! I'll keep a reference bottle in the tasting library. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clueby Posted August 4, 2019 Share Posted August 4, 2019 On 8/2/2019 at 4:17 PM, Harry in WashDC said: While (to me) wheat whiskey is not as complex as bourbon, it comes across as creamy (nice mouth feel) and slightly sweet (think Hot Ralston cereal if you're old enough to remember it). That can be fully satisfying on some days. That was a perfect description..creamy and sweet. A few times (I think when food was involved) it seemed cloyingly sweet. I have to definitely be in the mood for it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ethangsmith Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 I've tried the Bernheim several times over the years and I've yet to be wowed. It's not bad, it's just simple and a bit hot and thin. On the other hand, the new Woodford Wheat whiskey is really something. Very mild but very flavorful. A real enjoyable pour! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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