Wildfether Distilling Barrel Strength Wheated Bourbon Whiskey is a 100-proof craft bourbon featuring 60% heirloom corn, 20% New Jersey malted barley, and 20% New Jersey red wheat, aged 24 months and bottled directly from the barrel without dilution. This distinctive wheated bourbon showcases the bold character that comes from barrel strength bottling combined with the gentle sweetness that wheat brings to the mash bill. Founded in Haddonfield, New Jersey, Wildfether Distilling represents the emerging craft distilling movement in the Garden State. Their commitment to using locally sourced grains, including New Jersey red wheat and malted barley, creates a distinctly regional expression of American bourbon. The distillery's philosophy centers on traditional methods while embracing the unique terroir of New Jersey agriculture.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Caramel corn, vanilla bean, fresh wheat bread, honey drizzle, subtle oak spice
• Palate: Rich corn sweetness, creamy wheat texture, baking spices, butterscotch, toasted grain
• Finish: Medium length with lingering wheat softness, warm spice, and gentle oak tannins

Product Details

Spirit Type	Wheated Bourbon Whiskey
ABV	50.0% (100 Proof)
Volume	375ml
Age Statement	24 Months
Distillery	Wildfether Distilling
Region	Haddonfield, New Jersey
Mash Bill	60% Heirloom Corn, 20% NJ Malted Barley, 20% NJ Red Wheat
Entry Proof	100 Proof

Perfect For

• Craft Whiskey Exploration: Discovering the emerging New Jersey distilling scene
• Neat Sipping: Appreciating barrel strength character and wheated bourbon profile
• Whiskey Education: Comparing regional American bourbon expressions
• Collection Building: Adding unique craft distillery bottlings to your library

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Wildfether Barrel Strength Wheated Bourbon taste like?

This bourbon delivers rich corn sweetness balanced by the creamy, soft texture characteristic of wheated bourbons. The barrel strength bottling intensifies flavors of caramel, vanilla, and baking spices, while the New Jersey red wheat contributes a distinctive bread-like quality and smooth mouthfeel that sets it apart from traditional rye-heavy bourbons.

Is this bourbon good for cocktails or best enjoyed neat?

At 100 proof, this barrel strength bourbon works excellently both neat and in cocktails. The higher proof provides robust flavor that won't get lost when mixed, while the wheated mash bill offers enough smoothness for sipping straight. For cocktails, it adds substantial character to Old Fashioneds and Manhattans.

How does New Jersey bourbon compare to Kentucky bourbon?

New Jersey bourbon like Wildfether's offers a unique regional character through locally sourced grains and different climate conditions during aging. The Garden State's varied seasons and the use of New Jersey red wheat create flavor profiles distinct from traditional Kentucky expressions, often showcasing more pronounced grain character and different oak integration patterns.

Is 24-month-old bourbon considered young?

While 24 months is younger than many traditional bourbons, craft distilleries often produce exceptional spirits at this age through careful barrel selection and optimal aging conditions. Wildfether's barrel strength bottling concentrates flavors, and the wheated mash bill develops complexity more quickly than high-rye recipes, creating a mature-tasting bourbon despite its youth.

What makes wheated bourbon different from regular bourbon?

Wheated bourbon replaces the traditional rye grain with wheat in the mash bill, creating a softer, sweeter, and more approachable flavor profile. This substitution reduces the spiciness typically associated with rye and enhances the corn's natural sweetness, resulting in notes of bread, honey, and vanilla rather than peppery heat.

You must be 21 years of age or older to purchase this product.