Wheat Whiskey & Wheated Bourbon Explained (taste, flavor, drink, use)

[mike1003]

https://blog.distiller.com/wheat-whiskey/

I really like wheated whiskeys

[Old Gringo]

Makers Mark is a personal favorite.

[mike1003]

Originally Posted by Old Gringo

Makers Mark is a personal favorite.

WL Weller is my go to bourbon. Maker's 46 is excellent

[Old Gringo]

Originally Posted by mike1003

WL Weller is my go to bourbon. Maker's 46 is excellent

I've enjoyed some Weller on occasion.

[FatBob96]

Try Larceny if you like Wheaters.

It's a bargain for sure.

I like the taste of Markers but I can't drink it because for some reason it gives me an almost instant headache

[busydesk]

The new Castle and Key Wheated Bourbon is excellent; far better than the original release, IMO.
Old Elk has come out with a very good Wheated as well.

Generally, we prefer the smoother/softer flavor of the "wheaters", be they whiskey or bourbon; something about the wheat is more appealing. Having said that, there are some strains of wheat used that totally ruin the brew! Off the cuff, we've tried a couple of SC bourbons that were touted for their use of heritage grains, I believe it was a red wheat, that were just terrible, and we have had some "high rye" bourbons that were as smooth as silk, so it just goes to show that there is a talent to putting the parts together to make a flavorful beverage.