Thirsty Thursday - Wheated Bourbons
5 pm - 7 pm
Your garden-variety bourbon relies on a classic trio: corn, rye, and malted barley. But wheated bourbon kicks rye out of the band and hands the mic to wheat. Ditching rye sweeps away those sharp, spicy, and earthy punchlines. Subbing in wheat gives the distiller a smoother rhythm, crafting a pour that’s noticeably sweeter, softer, and altogether more charming.
Penelope Four Grain Bourbon Whiskey (80 Proof)
Mash Bill: 75% Corn, 15% Wheat, 7% Rye, 3% Malted Barley
Lawrenceburg, IN
On Sale: $35 (Normally $40)
They didn't invent the four-grain mash bill, but Penelope certainly turned it into a headliner. Where traditionalists pick sides between punchy rye spice and silky wheat softness, Penelope refuses to compromise and jams both into one bottle. The resulting four-grain harmony balances sunny corn sweetness with velvety wheat and a cheeky kick of rye—proving you really can have it all without choosing a side.
Redwood Empire ‘Colonel Armstrong’ Wheated Bourbon Whiskey (94 Proof)
Mash Bill: 59% Corn, 30% Wheat, 6% Rye, 5% Malted Barley
Sonoma, CA
On Sale: $48 (Regularly $55)
Leaning heavily into soft wheat over bitey rye, this California pour glides across the palate like liquid silk. Hand-selected from a 12-barrel batch with well-aged reserves up to 14 years old, it serves up rich oak nuances, bright orchard fruit, and warm baking spices without ever losing its cool. Expect radiant waves of vanilla bean, golden honey, and ripe stone fruit wrapped in purely effortless charm.
Middle West Straight Wheated ‘Michelone Reserve’ Bourbon (95 Proof)
Mash Bill: 68% Corn, 16% Ohio Soft Red Winter Wheat, 11% Pumpernickel Rye, 5% Malted Barley
Columbus, OH
Special Price: $44 (Regularly $49)
Middle West Spirits brings serious craft swagger to the midwest with this wheat-forward showstopper. Utilizing local soft red winter wheat and a dash of pumpernickel rye, aging in deep-charred American oak yields a decadently layered, rich elixir that bourbon obsessives hunt down like hidden treasure.
Bardstown High Wheat Kentucky Straight Bourbon (106 Proof)
Mash Bill: 53% Corn, 39% Wheat, 8% Malted Barley
Bardstown, KY
On Sale: $45 (Regularly $50)
Loaded with a whopping 39% wheat, this high-proof beauty opens with vibrant orange zest, apricot, and rich vanilla cream. On the palate, it’s pure dessert-first energy: buttercream frosting, buttery toffee, and warm cinnamon spice. At 106 proof, it packs a fist in a velvet glove—delivering a serious punch with ultimate drinkability.
Green River Full Proof Wheated Kentucky Straight Bourbon (109.3 Proof)
Mash Bill: 70% Corn, 21% Wheat, 9% Malted Barley
Owensboro, KY
On Sale: $45 (Regularly $50)
Unfiltered and unapologetic at 109.3 proof, this pour kicks off with ripe black cherry and spicy cinnamon before smoothing into silky stone fruit and sweet oak undertones. It builds to a grand finale of toasted char, fiery spice, and lingering dry oak tannins that leave you reaching straight back for another sip.
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