Wheat Whiskey

American whiskey distilled from a mash bill of at least 51% wheat (typically 51-95%) and aged in new charred oak — yielding a soft, mellow, bread-and-honey-driven profile distinct from corn-driven bourbon or spicy rye. Characteristic notes include toasted brioche, honey, dried apricot, light vanilla and a gentle warming spice. Used as a softer base in Old Fashioneds, Whiskey Sours, and neat sipping where a smoother, less aggressive grain character is desired. Examples include Bernheim Original, ...