Description
Bernheim Original Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey
Alcohol Percentage (ABV): 45% (90 Proof)
Origin: Kentucky, USA (Heaven Hill Distillery)
Flavor Profile: Soft, Sweet, Fruity, Honeyed Grain, and Light Spice Taste Background: Bernheim is notable as the first widely available American straight whiskey to use winter wheat as its main grain (at least 51% of the mash bill). It is aged for 7 years in new charred oak. The use of wheat gives it a distinctive soft, creamy, and mellow profile that is sweeter and less spicy than a traditional rye-heavy bourbon. The palate features notes of toffee, honey, vanilla, and creamy caramel, often accompanied by pleasant hints of orchard fruit (like apple or pear) and light berries. It finishes smoothly with a subtle warmth and a lingering touch of toasted oak and baking spice.
