American Malt Whiskey Tasting
Wheated Bourbon
 

Best Wheated Bourbon

 

The Fifty Best Wheated Bourbon Tasting 2025

 

The Fifty Best held a “blind” tasting of wheated bourbon whiskies with ten members of our spirits judging panel. The order of service was established beforehand by lottery. Strict tasting rules were applied. The wheated bourbons were poured into fresh glasses from new sealed bottles, and served at slightly above room temperature. Only ice water, neutral unflavored unsalted crackers and chips were available to cleanse the palate.

The judges wrote down their impressions of each product on score sheets. The scoring was done on a 5-point system, with 5 as the highest. Double-Gold medals are awarded according to a set range of final point scores received from the judges. There were no Gold, Silver or Bronze medals awarded for this tasting. Medals are provided based entirely on merit and only to products judged worthy of such award.

The tasting notes that follow are summaries of the judges’ opinions, with all replicated commentary eliminated. The distilleries, states of origin and alcohol proofs are identified for each brand. Clicking on the brands' names will link to their websites.

 

DOUBLE-GOLD MEDAL AWARDS

Coal Pick Kentucky Straight Wheated Bourbon Whiskey
(Coal Pick Distillery, KY)  Aged 5 years.  100° prf

Aroma: Caramel, toffee, praline, burnt sugar, brown sugar, honey, vanilla, cherry, red wheat, rye, clove, pepper, wood, oak.

Palate: Caramel, molasses, cream, vanilla, honey, corn, kettle corn, dough, wheat, dark cherry, cherry notes, mint, herbaceous, dill, cinnamon, woody, oak, soft, smooth.

Finish: Maize, dill, spices, pepper, layered flavors, hand crafted, clean, fresh, smooth, beautiful.

Double Gold Medal
Double Gold medal

Coal Pick Kentucky Straight Wheated Bourbon Whiskey





King's Family Distillery Wheated Bourbon
(IN/TN)  113° prf

Aroma: Caramel, honey caramel, toffee, molasses, brown sugar, sweet brittle, chocolatey, vanilla, buttery, sweet pastry, fresh bread dough, wheaty bread, wheat, floral, ginger, woody, cedar, oak.

Palate: Caramel, toffee, brown sugar, honey, butter, white wheat pancake, cherry, root beer, spicy corn, pepper, peppery, PX sherry notes, cedar, pine, oak, mouth-watering, mouth-puckering, round, creamy mouthfeel.

Finish: Mocha, vanilla tones, honey, pepper spice, spicy, oak, wood, sherry cask, great mouth feel, smooth, creamy.

Double Gold Medal
Double Gold medal

King's Family Distillery Wheated Bourbon



Hard Truth Sweet Mash Wheated Bourbon
(Hard Truth Distilling, IN)  Bottled-in-Bond  100° prf

Aroma: Caramel, butterscotch, nougat, honey, cherry, star fruit, apple, green apple, cashews, Brazil nuts, nutty, linseed oil, pepper, toast, earthy, oak, woody, bright.

Palate: Caramel, caramel apple, toffee, molasses, vanilla, honey cake, honey, orange blossom honey, orange peel, cinnamon, mixed grains, tanin, pepper, oak, charred wood, soft, creamy.

Finish: Vanilla, brown sugar, sweet maple, lingering honey, toast, pepper, tannin, wood, oak, balanced, creamy, smooth.

Double Gold Medal
Double Gold medal

Hard Truth Sweet Mash Wheated Bourbon

 

 

 

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