Bernheim Original Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey

Gentle in personality and predominantly sweet with notes of honeyed vanilla caramel maple syrup coconut cream pie and a hint of red licorice. Underlying bright fruit suggestions of green tea and a dusting of cinnamon keep the whiskey lively and upbeat. A soft toasted oak finish tames the sweetness and provides balance. The whiskey is more approachable and easier to drink than a typical bourbon containing rye-the spicy rye intensity isn’t there. Some bourbon enthusiasts will miss the challenge-and rewards-that the rye would normally provide. For this reason this whiskey will be more appealing to drinkers of wheated bourbons (e.g. Maker’s Mark Old Fitzgerald W.L. Weller). It is an interesting change of pace from the standard bourbon fare and it is a unique exploration of American whiskey without sacrificing authenticity.