Bernheim Original
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| Type | Wheat whiskey |
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| Manufacturer | Heaven Hill |
| Country of origin | Kentucky, United States |
| Alcohol by volume | 45.00% |
| Proof (US) | 90 |
| Related products | Heaven Hill |
Bernheim Original is a wheat whiskey produced in Bardstown, Kentucky by Heaven Hill Distilleries. It is sold in glass in 16 oz pint bottles, glass 750ml bottles, glass 1-liter bottles.
To create this 'new American Whiskey', Heaven Hill Father and Son Master Distillers, Parker and Craig Beam developed a wheat formula with a minimum of 51% winter wheat – the recipe also includes corn and malted barley. The initial run was distilled in January 2000 and the label has since received considerable acclaim. “Our Wheat Whiskey was still an experiment for us at Heaven Hill when we first put it up to age,” said Craig Beam. “We suspected it would turn out well, but even we were surprised at how it aged and matured.” For drinkers and collectors of the unusual, this beautifully packaged example will impress.
This select bottling of Bernheim Original comes from Warehouse Y on the 4th floor and is non-chill filtered. Without the filtering, the nose is notably more expressive and becomes a real showcase for wheat grain, oak spice, caramel, and citrus. On the palate, this whiskey maintains a firm balance between soft and strong, with supple wheat grain entwined with caramel, oak, and cinnamon spice. A long, flavorful finish caps off a well-curated selection of an excellent whiskey. Extracted from www.maltadvocate.com, reviewed by Geoffrey Kleinman (Fall 2015).
Brilliant copper color. Sweet toffee, roasted nut, and brown spice aromas are inviting. A silky entry leads to a very supple, dryish medium-to-full body of rich caramelized nut and creme brulee flavors. Finishes with a long, warming fade of dark caramel, stony minerality, and tingling peppery spice. A wonderfully delicious and dangerously drinkable whisky with instant appeal to lovers of fine bourbon. International Review of Spirits Award: Gold Medal. 94 points (Exceptional). Extracted from www.tastings.com
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