Bernheim Original Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey is not the typical whiskey made of corn, barley or rye. This whiskey is the newest venture in whiskey making since prior to the days of prohibition and it has turned out great. The whiskey is composed with a minimum of 51% wheat and adds a great flavor. The flavor is slightly sweat and incredibly smooth, yet maintaining a full body at the same time. No water is needed, but I do prefer it on the rocks. It is a great whiskey for summer…morning, evening or night. This innovation is far from the norm, but well worth trying. It is produced in traditional open rick warehouses in small batches and aged approximately five years.Bernheim is a 90 proof whiskey, but you would never know it. I would recommend this as a celebratory whiskey after a good hunt or an early morning on the lake. It is not a whiskey for saying farewell to a past lover or friend. Please don’t take my word for it. Try Bernheim Original for yourself. It is truly an American classic in the works. Thank you Pulpan for a great present! You guys have truly done something worthwhile with your drinking of horrible and fine whiskeys alike, which is more than most of us can say.
Guest Reviewer: Gavin McQueen
I did not know there was such a thing as wheat whiskey. Cool. Will have to check it out.
After reading the Boys of Bourbon review of Bernheim Original Wheat Whiskey I decided I had to try this very new type of Kentucky Whiskey. I was born and raised right in the middle of Bourbon country in Louisville, KY. I’ve had my share of Bourbon and it is my choice of drink. I just was not that impressed by Bernheim Original. It has a pretty good taste and is very easy to drink but is just a little harsh for a $39 bottle of Whiskey. Its flavors are very similar to Knob Creek which is one of my favorites but not even close to being as smooth. To me this Whiskey tastes like it is a very young Whiskey and should have been left in the barrel a lot longer. Nowhere on the box or bottle label does it state how long this whiskey was in the barrel but I’m thinking that its 4 years old or younger. Definitely not worth $39 per bottle when you can get Knob Creek for right around $22 per 750 ml. My suggestion is to either leave it in the barrel for another 4 years or reduce the price to below the $20 mark.