{"product_id":"middle-west-spirits-cask-strength-wheat-whiskey-125-5-proof","title":"Middle West Spirits Cask Strength Wheat Whiskey 125.5 Proof","description":"\u003cp\u003eMiddle West Spirits Cask Strength Single Barrel Straight Wheat Whiskey is a bold, uncut expression bottled at 125.5 proof, showcasing the distinctive character of soft red winter wheat in its purest form. This single barrel release from Ohio's premier craft distillery delivers exceptional complexity with honeyed vanilla sweetness balanced by the gentle, silky texture that only wheat-forward mash bills can provide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 2008 in Columbus, Ohio, Middle West Spirits has established itself as a pioneer in the heart of the Ohio River Valley's burgeoning whiskey renaissance. Their commitment to locally-sourced grains and traditional distillation methods honors the region's agricultural heritage while crafting distinctly American spirits. Each barrel is hand-selected and bottled without dilution, preserving the full intensity and character developed during maturation in new Ohio-made white American oak barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Honeyed vanilla, warm baking spices, caramelized brown sugar, soft wheat flour, subtle oak char\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silky wheat sweetness, butterscotch, cinnamon bark, toasted almonds, rich vanilla custard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, warming with gentle spice, lingering wheat character, oak tannins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpirit Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStraight Wheat Whiskey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eABV\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e62.75% (125.5 Proof)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVolume\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNAS (No Age Statement)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDistillery\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMiddle West Spirits LLC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRegion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColumbus, Ohio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMash Bill\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft Red Winter Wheat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBarrel Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew Ohio-Made White American Oak\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBatch\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e001 - Single Barrel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeat Sipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Experience the full cask strength intensity and wheat's natural sweetness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhiskey Education:\u003c\/strong\u003e Explore the unique profile of wheat-forward American whiskey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCraft Spirit Collection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Represent Ohio's emerging whiskey tradition in your collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Occasions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mark memorable moments with this limited single barrel release\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does Middle West Spirits wheat whiskey taste like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wheat whiskey offers a distinctly softer, sweeter profile compared to traditional bourbon, with prominent honeyed vanilla, butterscotch, and gentle spice notes. The wheat mash bill creates a silky, almost creamy mouthfeel that balances the high proof intensity beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this whiskey good for cocktails?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile excellent neat or with a splash of water, this cask strength wheat whiskey makes exceptional cocktails when used judiciously. Its high proof and sweet wheat character work particularly well in spirit-forward cocktails like Old Fashioneds or Manhattans, where a few drops of water can help open up the flavors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should I drink cask strength wheat whiskey?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart neat to appreciate the full intensity, then experiment with adding small amounts of filtered water to open up different flavor layers. Many enthusiasts find that a few drops of water reveal hidden complexity while taming the proof to a more approachable level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes wheat whiskey different from bourbon?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWheat whiskey uses wheat as the primary grain rather than corn, creating a softer, more delicate flavor profile with less spice and more natural sweetness. This Middle West expression showcases wheat's ability to produce complex, elegant whiskey that's distinctly different from corn-based bourbons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Middle West Spirits wheat whiskey worth collecting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a single barrel, cask strength release from Ohio's pioneering craft distillery, this represents both regional distilling heritage and the growing appreciation for wheat-based American whiskeys. Single barrel releases offer unique, unrepeatable flavor profiles that make them valuable additions to any serious whiskey collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou must be 21 years of age or older to purchase this product.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Middle West Spirits","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48985250660592,"sku":"MWSCSWW1255P","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/6958\/5335\/files\/front_a23e23c1-5d24-4f25-9111-8505f702f6c5.jpg?v=1773504357","url":"https:\/\/huntsmanheritage.com\/products\/middle-west-spirits-cask-strength-wheat-whiskey-125-5-proof","provider":"Huntsman Heritage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}