Wheat Whiskey
 

Wheat Whiskey

 

The Fifty Best Wheat Whiskey Tasting

 


The Tasting: The Fifty Best held a "blind" tasting of wheat whiskies with ten members of our spirits judging panel. Strict tasting rules were applied. The wheat whiskies were poured into fresh glasses from sealed bottles. Only ice water, unflavored unsalted crackers and chips were available to cleanse the palate.

The judges wrote down their impressions of each product on score sheets. Scoring was done on a 5-point system, with 5 as the highest. Double-Gold, Gold abd Silver medals are awarded according to a set range of final point scores received from the judges. There were no 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 states of origin and alcohol proofs are identified for each brand. Clicking on the brands' names will link to their websites.



DOUBLE-GOLD MEDAL WINNER

Middle West Spirits Oloroso Wheat Whiskey
(OH)  Aged 5 yrs. in American White Oak casks
& Spanish Oloroso Sherry casks.   92° proof


Aroma: Toffee, caramel, butterscotch, sweet burnt sugar, creamy, buttery, warm maple syrup, sun-dried prunes, orange peel, cocoa, almonds, musty.
Palate: Caramel, sweet dark brown sugar, burnt sugar, honey, vanilla, orange zest, sherry, sweet fire, peppery, woodsy, cedar, new oak wood, soft.
Finish: Honey, brown sugar, tangy, rich, soft, delicate, a pleasure to drink.


Double Gold Medal
Double Gold medal



Middle West Spirits Oloroso Wheat Whiskey



GOLD MEDAL WINNERS

W Wisconsin Wheat Red Fife Wheat Whiskey
(45th Parallel Distillery, WI)  96° proof

Aroma: Caramel, demerara sugar, mocha, vanilla, toasted marshmallow, red apple, orange, licorice, crusty bread, mineral, new wood, birch, oak.
Palate: Vanilla bean, vanilla, brown sugar, maple syrup, sweet dough, sweet raisin, grape, pear, orange, grapefruit, late harvest, cinnarrrrrrmon, warm spice, cedar, oak.
Finish: Marshmallow, honey, IPA, cinnamon, hint of spice, white pepper, zesty, nice, soft, gentle, elegant.


Gold Medal
Gold medal




W Wisconsin Wheat Red Fife Wheat Whiskey



J. Carver Straight Wheat Whiskey
(MN)  Aged at least 4 yrs.  100° proof

Aroma: Toffee, caramel, treacle, dark sugar, nougat, vanilla, green apple, brine, pickle juice, woodsy, fresh cut wood, lumber, smoky.
Palate: Toffee, caramel, vanilla bean, honey, raisin, orange, ginger, buckwheat, cinnamon, sour mash, oak, soft, creamy.
Finish: Orange zest, warm spices, pepper, red pepper, heavy wood, rich, strong Manhattan cocktail, great.


Gold Medal
Gold medal




J. Carver Straight Wheat Whiskey



Owens Valley Distilling Aimsir Wheat Whiskey
(CA)  80° proof

Aroma: Caramel, vanilla, rich dark sugar, honey, clover honey, lemon, fresh leaves, spice, resin, wood, pine, oak.
Palate: Caramel, sweet caramel, dark sugar, light honey, dried berries, orange zest, corn, sweet grain, wheat, pepper, spice, spicy, oak.
Finish: Toffee, honey, sherry, pepper, spicy, new wood, oak, smooth, soft, approachable, understated, elegant, great.


Gold Medal
Gold medal




Owens Valley Distilling Aimsir Wheat Whiskey



Copper Sky Distillery Wheated Whiskey
(CO)  99° proof

Aroma: Butterscotch, molasses, brown sugar, vanilla, dried fruit, banana, cocoa, nutmeg, menthol, balsam wood, oak.
Palate: Caramel, brown sugar, vanilla, honey, raisins, orange, baking spices, spicy, dried wood, oak, rum-like, nicely balanced.
Finish: Plum, raisin, honey, sherry, peppery, complex, balanced, great.


Gold Medal
Gold medal



Copper Sky Distillery Wheated Whiskey



SILVER MEDAL WINNERS

Middle West Spirits Straight Wheat Whiskey

(OH)  Aged over 3 yrs.  92° proof

Aroma: Toffee, caramel, vanilla, crème brûlée, light brown sugar, maple syrup, honey, port wine, old wood, wood barrel.
Palate: Caramel, burnt sugar, honey, clover honey, maple, orange zest, citrus, toasted oats, cinnamon, spices, white pepper, smoke, oak.
Finish: Port wine, orange zest, lemon, soft cinnamon, spicy, black pepper, full flavored, smooth.


Silver Medal
Silver medal



Middle West Spirits Straight Wheat Whiskey



J. Carver Straight Wheat Whiskey Cask Strength
(MN)  Aged at least 3 yrs.  122.8° proof

Aroma: Toffee, brown sugar, sweet demerara, crème brûlée, cream, nougat, chocolate chip cookies, mocha, wheat, good bread, nutty, spice, oak.
Palate: Brown sugar, burnt sugar, honey, orange, citrusy, chocolate chilis, spicy, spice, pepper, musty, old wood, oak, clean.
Finish: Orange, menthol, spices, pepper, hot, burnt wood, char, lingering, delicious.


Silver Medal
Silver medal



J. Carver Straight Wheat Whiskey Cask Strength

 

 

 

 

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