Bernheim Original Barrel Proof Wheat Whiskey
Wheat Whiskey · Heaven Hill Distillery · Bardstown, KY
Bernheim Original Barrel Proof Wheat Whiskey is a wheat whiskey from Heaven Hill Distillery in Bardstown, KY. It is bottled at 122 proof (61% ABV) and carries a 7-year age statement. Suggested retail is about $60.
Tasting notes
Bernheim Original Wheat Whiskey in its uncut, non-chill filtered form — the unique wheat mashbill experienced at full barrel strength. Released twice annually. A chance to discover the soft, sweet wheat character amplified by natural proof. Aged 7–9 years; ABV varies by batch (typically 59–63%, recent batches 118–125 proof). The purest expression of America's first straight wheat whiskey.
How it compares
- At $60, it is priced right around the median wheat whiskey in the catalog ($60).
- At 122 proof it runs 22 proof points hotter than the typical wheat whiskey here (100 proof).