Heaven Hill Distillery has announced the release of Bernheim Original Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey 20th Anniversary Limited Edition, a special bottling commemorating two decades since the launch of Bernheim Original Wheat Whiskey in 2005.

Produced at the Bernheim Distillery from Bernheim’s signature soft winter wheat recipe and aged in rickhouses in Bardstown, Kentucky, the 20th Anniversary Limited Edition features a special selection of barrels aged 10 years and is bottled at 115 proof (57.5% ABV).

Bernheim 20th Anniversary is described as having aromas of “cinnamon and baking spices layered with vanilla and oak.” The palate exhibits “rich flavors of molasses and butterscotch,” concluding with a “peppery finish that lingers with warmth and balance.”

Bernheim 20th Anniversary is presented in a commemorative bottle that features a distinctive copper plate on the front as a visual marker of its limited edition status and a nod to the heritage and craftsmanship behind the brand.

Bernheim Original Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey 20th Anniversary Limited Edition is available in limited quantities nationwide for a suggested retail price of $84.99.

Source: Heaven Hill Distillery.

Heaven Hill Distillery has announced the release of the first national Barrel Proof expression of Bernheim Original Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey.

Bernheim Barrel Proof is made at the Bernheim Distillery in Louisville, Kentucky with Heaven Hill’s Wheat Whiskey mash bill which is comprised of 51% wheat, 37% corn, and 12% malted barley. It’s aged from seven to nine years in Heaven Hill’s rickhouses before being pulled straight from the barrel and bottled without chill filtration.

Bernheim Barrel Proof will be a nationally allocated product released in batches, twice a year. Each release will have a unique batch number and the proof which will vary from batch to batch. The first release, Batch A223, is bottled at 118.8 proof (59.4% ABV). The letter “A” represents the first batch of the year, the first number represents the month of the release with 2 indicating February, and the last two digits indicate the corresponding year with 23 designating 2023.

Bernheim Barrel Proof Batch A223 is described as having aromas of “oak staves and fresh bread,” with the palate exhibiting “buttery hints of caramel, honey, and the spiciness of cloves.” It concludes with a “soft, yet complex” finish with “lasting notes of honey and caramel.”

Bernheim Barrel Proof Batch A223 will be available in limited quantities beginning this month and carries a suggested retail price of $64.99.

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