Bernheim Barrel Proof Batch A223 Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey

Bernheim Barrel Proof Batch A223 Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey is a barrel-proof wheat whiskey produced by Heaven Hill at Bernheim Distillery in Louisville, Kentucky. Made from a mashbill of 51% wheat, 37% corn, and 12% malted barley, Batch A223 combines whiskey aged between seven and nine years in open-air Kentucky rickhouses. Bottled without chill filtration at its full barrel strength of 59.4% ABV (118.8 proof), this inaugural Barrel Proof batch delivers concentrated wheat sweetness balanced by mature oak and warming spice.

Food Pairing: Smoked brisket, glazed pork belly, roasted chicken, aged cheddar, toasted pecans, bread pudding, creme brulee, and dark chocolate.

Tasting Notes: Rich and full-bodied with fresh bread, caramel, honey, seasoned oak, and warming clove spice.

Nose: Oak staves and fresh bread with sweet grain character.

Palate: Buttery caramel and honey layered with warming clove spice and mature oak.

Finish: Soft yet complex with lingering honey, caramel, spice, and oak.