A PRIME BARREL EXCLUSIVE: THE FIRST RELEASE OUTSIDE THE DISTILLERY
The Prime Barrel has achieved another first with Glenn’s Creek Distilling. We’ve secured the first-ever Single Barrel of SWHEAT Bourbon to leave the distillery.
SWHEAT is the wheated version of Glenn’s Creek OCD #5, swapping out the rye for wheat to give a softer, sweeter, richer palate. SWHEAT is handcrafted from the same proprietary yeast strain resurrected from the historic Fermenter #5, the same in-house-fabricated pot still, and aged in a heavy-toast, Char 3 Kelvin barrel. Minimal filtration preserves the full oils, texture, and barrel-driven character.
Distilled from a mashbill of 85% corn, 10% red winter wheat, and 5% malted barley on the legendary grounds of the former Old Crow Distillery, SWHEAT delivers heritage and intensity in equal measure. This barrel leans into the signature bold, oily mouthfeel and rich, oak character that Glenn’s Creek is known for.
Aged for 52 months and bottled at cask strength 104.2 proof, SWHEAT hits the sweet spot where distillate personality meets deep oak barrel influence.
SWHEAT is finally here - and you don't have to leave home to get yours. The Prime Barrel is bringing the Glenn’s Creek private stash to you. Limited to a single barrel. When it’s gone, it’s gone.
Barrel Details:
- Barrel: #D-1061221
- Distilled: 6/12/21 by Glenn’s Creek Distilling in Frankfort, KY
- Age: 52 months
- Mashbill: 85% corn, 10% red winter wheat, 5% malted barley
- Barrel Entry Proof: 120 proof
- Proof: 104.2 proof
Tasting Notes:
- Nose: Melted popcorn butter, barrel-aged vanilla, caramel corn, nougat, cola, charred oak
- Palate: Grilled corn, smoky vanilla, toffee, roasted chestnut, light baking spices, oak char
- Finish: Toffee, honeycomb, smoky vanilla, cinnamon bark, charred oak and notes of coffee bean deep into the finish
