10 best wheated bourbon and whiskey releases

man of many | christopher osburn | august 14, 2023

If you’ve never heard of wheated whisky before, you’re in for a treat. The smooth, sweet finish spirit is one of the whisk(e)y world‘s best-kept secrets, but the tide is starting to turn. Wheated bourbon and wheated whisky are steadily growing in popularity, courtesy of big-name brands such as Weller and Old Rip Van Winkle. These important wheat-centric whisky categories might seem (and carry many of the same flavours) like they’re identical, but there are slight variations in their recipes. So, let’s take a look at the best wheated bourbon and whisky releases to get acquainted with.

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Old Elk Straight Wheat Whiskey

• Brand: Old Elk

• Release: Straight Wheat Whiskey

• Region: Colorado, USA

• ABV: 50%

• Price: Starting at USD$65

Old Elk has made a name for itself in the American whiskey landscape in the last few years. Its Wheat Whiskey is 100-proof has a mash bill of 95 per cent soft red winter wheat and 5 per cent malted barley. It’s matured in charred American oak for five years. The result is a complex sipping whiskey with a palate of orchard fruit, sweet honey, dried cherries, toasted vanilla beans, and oaky wood. It’s sweet, balanced, and highly drinkable on a cool evening.

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