{"title":"Wheated Bourbon and Single Barrel Picks","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWheated bourbon swaps the usual rye in the mash bill for wheat, producing a softer, rounder profile with more emphasis on sweetness than spice. This collection brings together wheated bourbon selections and single barrel picks chosen by The Prime Barrel for their balance and depth, each listed with age, proof, mash bill, and tasting details. It's a good starting point if you're newer to bourbon and want something more approachable, or if you already know wheated is your preference and you're hunting for the next standout barrel.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"kings-county-distillery-barrel-strength-wheated-bourbon-the-prime-barrel-pick-7","title":"Kings County Distillery \"5 1\/2 Wheats\" Barrel Strength Wheated Bourbon The Prime Barrel Pick #7","description":"\u003cp\u003eYou could say that The Prime Barrel's 7th selection is a strategic one of sorts. Besides having made a selection with Kings County earlier this year and getting an overwhelmingly positive response to it, we already knew that the quality would be there. However, knowing that the selection will show up at our doors around Memorial Day, we wanted to pick something with a lighter profile, which would make the perfect choice for summer sipping. When Kings County Distillery informed us that they had only a couple of Wheated barrels available for selection, we jumped at the opportunity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is essential to mention that we were making a selection out of 4 barrels that were presented to us: 3 straight bourbon barrels and one wheated. We knew we'd be biased towards wheated one, so we did this selection blind, meaning we did not know what we were tasting until we picked the winner. The 5.5 years wheated bourbon easily had the most complex yet super enjoyable profile, even at the barrel strength. It has a sweeter and smoother profile than all the straight bourbons we tasted (those were good too, by the way). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the \"tater\" sticker theme, we went with 9 1\/2 Weeks movie parody, partially because it was set in Brooklyn and partly because of the 5 1\/2 age of the barrel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe yield on this is super limited. We only have 40 750ml size bottles and 12 200ml size bottles available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheers, and we hope you enjoy this one over the summer!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kings County Distillery","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":39885492781238,"sku":"851115003855","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"200ml","offer_id":39885492814006,"sku":"851115003857","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/2162\/1686\/products\/cd33f6ca23328b900a272c139b79dea64ff9343e.jpg?v=1642102430"},{"product_id":"breuckelen-distilling-77-whiskey-8-year-single-barrel-wheated-straight-bourbon-whiskey","title":"Breuckelen Distilling 77 Whiskey \"The Borough of Breuckelen\" 8 Year Collaboration Single Barrel Wheated Straight Bourbon Whiskey","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen the opportunity to taste an 8-year barrel-proof wheated bourbon came up, our first thought was, “wait...there’s someone offering an 8-year-old wheated bourbon...and it’s a single barrel...and it’s barrel proof?!” In some regard we were skeptical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith Breuckelen’s unique double pot distilled twist on this not-as-common bourbon mashbill, combined with extra time aging, we were admittedly pretty excited to taste these barrels. And so we did. We tasted four barrels which offered a wide range of flavor profiles and shockingly high proofs ranging from 136.2 to 140.2, which is technically considered a hazardous material, or HAZMAT for short, as the proof is so high you wouldn’t be allowed to carry it onto an airplane.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe narrowed it down to two barrels and could have easily gone with either of them.  The first, a more traditional approach - focus on oak against sweeter notes with a rich delivery of flavors, the perfect bourbon to pair with a cigar. The second, a rich slurry of cinnamon spice, chocolate, tobacco, creme brulee, aged oak, and so much more - a flavor profile that requires no introduction but one that is definitively unique. We enjoyed a deal of back and forth and re-tasting before making a decision. Would you go with the barrel that offers a great - but more expected - flavor profile or the barrel that offers something fantastically different?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUltimately everyone agreed, let’s be different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHopefully, you enjoy this one-of-a-kind pick. It’s a rarity to have a chance at an 8-year-old high proof, barrel proof wheater, and even more rare when it comes from an unexpected place. Breuckelen Distilling knocked it out of the park with this one, and we can’t wait for the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNose: Baking chocolate | Charred oak | Sharp \u0026amp; punchy cayenne pepper | Maple sugar | Baking spice slurry | Warm \u0026amp; rich\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePalate: Rush of cinnamon spice | Cinnamon candies | Toffee | Tobacco leaf | Seasoned oak | Caramel chews | Creme brulee | Rich \u0026amp; delightful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Big spice rolls over from the palate | Black licorice | Tobacco leaf | Long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe charity this barrel selection will be supporting is the American Red Cross and donations will go towards helping people affected by Hurricane Ida.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDonation Amount: $5 from each bottle sold\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.redcross.org\/donate\/donation.html\/\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/westsiderc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/American-Red-Cross.jpeg\" alt=\"American Red Cross | Hurricane Ida\" width=\"191\" height=\"100\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Breuckelen Distilling Company","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":40510900994230,"sku":"851115004834","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/2162\/1686\/products\/77-bourbon-sb-transp-400px-01--1.jpg?v=1655527091"},{"product_id":"breuckelen-distilling-jews-and-booze-dramba-77-whiskey-distilled-from-new-york-wheat","title":"Breuckelen Distilling Jews and Booze \"Dramba\" 7 Year Old  New York Wheat Whiskey","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe next J\u0026amp;B barrel is called “Dramba” in honor of the delicious, peanutty Israeli snack, Bamba. It is a wheat whiskey distilled by Breuckelen Distilling that was was barreled on 2\/11\/2014 and bottled on 11\/30\/2021. It was aged for 7 years, 9 months in a 53 gal new charred American oak barrel from Kelvin Cooperage that was air dried for 2 years and had char #3. The barrel was stored in their East New York warehouse for 4 years and then in their warehouse on 19th Street in Brooklyn for the other 3+ years. It was bottled at 130 proof under their “The New York” label. The mash bill is 100% soft white wheat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNose: This nose affords a term of experience rather than individual terms. It feels like breakfast, at least the sweet side of it. Mrs Butterworth’s comes in first, followed by distinct notes of blueberry pancake with a pad of butter. Cola typically isn’t breakfast but it’s in there too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePalate: This whiskey comes in fairly intensely with all of the sodas including that tingly mouth feel. There are notes of orange soda first, followed by cola in the mid-palate. That is joined classic wheat whiskey notes of caramel and butterscotch. The back of the palate has a brief foray into grape soda before moving towards brown butter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinish: The flavors carry for a long time, showcasing the sweetness of the wheat. It also has a distinct buttery experience that persists long past the palate stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall: If you’re a fan of wheat whiskies or wheated bourbon, this is a must own pick. It does what few wheat whiskies do in providing complexity in the palate beyond pure saccharine sweetness. Those folks that stand in line for hours waiting for that certain Frankfort, KY wheated bourbon don’t know what they’re missing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e$5 from every bottle will be donated to Making Headway Foundation to provide care and comfort for children with brain and spinal cord tumors while funding medical research geared to better treatments and a cure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/interland3.donorperfect.net\/weblink\/weblink.aspx?name=E5676\u0026amp;id=3\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.guidestar.org\/ViewEdoc.aspx?eDocId=6631847\u0026amp;approved=True\" alt=\"MAKING HEADWAY FOUNDATION INC - GuideStar Profile\" width=\"236\" height=\"90\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Breuckelen Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40942220279990,"sku":"851115006548","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/2162\/1686\/products\/77_1.jpg?v=1642102212"},{"product_id":"old-elk-harry-wheater-wheated-single-barrel-bourbon-prime-barrel-pick-26","title":"Old Elk “Harry Wheater” 7 Year Old Wheated Single Barrel Bourbon The Prime Barrel Pick #26","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur first Old Elk selection seduced us by having a very similar profile to Welle 12 yo. In fact, in a blind tasting, some of us had a tough time distinguishing between the two. It stands to reason, as well, because both have wheated mashbills, and if you are a fan of wheated bourbons, this one should be right up your alley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMashbill: 51% corn, 45% wheat, 4% malt barley.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCooperage is Speyside in KY and char level #4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e121 Proof\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFill Date: 4\/1\/2015\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMashbill is the custom wheated mashbill Greg Metze did for Old Elk while at MGP. In other words, the barrel was laid down at MGP, but it's a custom mashbill specifically for Old Elk (and now The Prime Barrel).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNose: Toffee, vanilla, plums, hibiscus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePalate: Toasted hazelnuts, clove, cinnamon, vanilla, citrus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Allspice and black peppercorn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs suggested by our members, the pick will support Alzheimer's Association. $5 from each bottle will go directly to the charity, where good folks are accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"http:\/\/photos.prnewswire.com\/prnfull\/20160922\/411007LOGO\" width=\"500\" height=\"145\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Old Elk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41461750300854,"sku":"851115006851","price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/2162\/1686\/products\/IMG_5940.jpg?v=1654990912"},{"product_id":"starward-wheated-single-grain-legendary-starward-7-year-old-australian-single-barrel-whisky-the-prime-barrel-pick-27","title":"Starward Wheated Single Grain \"Legendary Starward\" 7 Year Old Australian Single Barrel Whisky The Prime Barrel Pick #27","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere's something you don't see every day - a 7-year-old single grain whiskey from Australia finished in PX Casks. That single grain - wheat! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarward brand is relatively new to the American market, but it's long been established in Europe and Australia. The brand is known for finishing Australian whiskey in red wine casks. While this might not be everyone's cup of tea, this expression is different in every imaginable way. Let's count them:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile technically Pedro Ximenez sherry is wine, a seasoned whisky drinker knows that some world-renowned brands and expressions came from finishing bourbon\/scotch in PX casks. The sherry lends sweeter notes to the whiskey, shaving off any possible rough edges. It also does not have overly tannic notes that are prevalent in other red wine finishes, and that's a good thing as far as we are concerned.\u003cbr\u003e100% Wheated whiskeys are a rarity in any market, and this is one of a very few that you'll come across\u003cbr\u003eStarward had about 65 barrels in the market since their single barrel program launched three years ago.\u003cbr\u003eOnly 8 of them have been wheat, and only 4 have been finished in the PX cask.\u003cbr\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNose: toasted nuts, dried black cherries, red apple, apricot, truffle, tangerine peel, leather, and wheat chaff\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePalate: almond skin, macadamia nuts, raisins, espresso, black cardamom, citrus, and sage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: long, spicy, and saline finish with notes of cinnamon and citrus pith\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"tater\" sticker was suggested by our Discord community and is a parody of a Starlord Commander from Marvel comics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e$5 from each bottle will support Leukemia \u0026amp; Lymphoma society. The organization is dedicated to curing leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, and other blood cancers. They are the world's largest voluntary (nonprofit) health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research and providing education and patient services.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.lls.org\/themes\/custom\/llscorp\/logo.svg\" alt=\"  Home\" width=\"300\" height=\"98\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Starward","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41776818946230,"sku":"851115006998","price":74.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/2162\/1686\/products\/STARWARD1.jpg?v=1667965747"},{"product_id":"old-elk-ron-wheatley-7-year-old-wheated-single-barrel-bourbon-the-prime-barrel-pick-85","title":"Old Elk “Ron Wheatley” 8 Year Old Wheated Single Barrel Bourbon The Prime Barrel Pick #85","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReflecting on our Colorado barrel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-picking adventure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, we are\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e convinced more than ever that it was a jackpot trip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Remember the crowd\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-pleasers from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/primebarrel.com\/products\/stranahans-second-chance-single-barrel-single-malt-colorado-whiskey-the-prime-barrel-pick-70?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=stranaha\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" title=\"Stranahan's \u0026quot;Second Chance\u0026quot; Single Barrel Single Malt Colorado Whiskey The Prime Barrel Pick #70\"\u003eStranahan\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/primebarrel.com\/products\/laws-whiskey-house-8-years-four-grain-bourbon-whiskey-the-prime-barrel-pick-82?_pos=5\u0026amp;_psq=laws\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" title='Laws Whiskey House \"We Love Farmers\" 7 Years Four Grain Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey The Prime Barrel Pick #82'\u003eLaws\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e? Yep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, those gems were unearthed there\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. And while we\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e're buzzing about the upcoming Mile High treasures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, let\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e's not forget the kickoff to that memorable journey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: snagging not one\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e but two stellar barrels from Old Elk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOld Elk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e's got a twist in its tale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Sure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, they source like many out there\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, mostly from MGP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. But here\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e's the kicker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: they have Greg Metzke\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a whiskey wizard with a four\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-decade legacy in distilling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Greg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e's stint at MGP wasn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e't just a gig\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e; it was a masterclass that he\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e's now channeling into Old Elk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e's core and single barrel offerings (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOld Elk's mashbill was created by Greg specifically for Old Elk). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e In a pure Prime Barrel style move\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, we roped Greg into our barrel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-picking squad\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, expanding our lineup to a formidable nine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The hunt began with a lineup of 12 barrels—bourbon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Wheated Bourbon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and rye\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. And guess what\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e? We went in blind\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Trying to match each sample to its mash bill was like whiskey bingo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and we were surprisingly spot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-on for most\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNarrowing down the field to three contenders was no small feat with so many palates at play\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Cue the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"spirited\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\" debates \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(pun absolutely intended\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Eventually\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, we landed on two favorites\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: a wheated bourbon and a rye—the latter being a delightful shocker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The team was torn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, but united in excitement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Fun fact\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Old Elk Rye Single Barrels are as rare as hen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e's teeth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, tipping the scales for us to snag both barrels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePost\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-selection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with our spirits high \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(and our sobriety the opposite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, we celebrated the only way we knew how—heading to a nearby bar for more drinks and a feast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, all on Old Elk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e's dime\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It was an epic experience through and through\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and we can\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e't wait for you to try them! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProof 118.8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eNose: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBright and sweet\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePalate: H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoney, vanilla, grapefruit, syrup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, peanut brittle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, pear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, little earthy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFinish \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Medium long\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, butterscotch\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Old Elk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42716213543094,"sku":"851115007910","price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/2162\/1686\/files\/OldElkBourbon.jpg?v=1749497299"},{"product_id":"art-of-the-spirits-19-years-old-wheated-single-barrel-bourbon","title":"Art of The Spirits  \"Heroes\" 19 Year Old Wheated Single Barrel Bourbon The Prime Barrel Pick #105","description":"\u003cp\u003eIntroducing the Art of the Spirits 19-Year-Old Straight Bourbon Whiskey, a rare and distinguished expression crafted with a mash bill of 51% corn, 45% wheat, and 4% malted barley. 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