{"product_id":"wildfether-distilling-barrel-strength-wheated-bourbon-whiskey","title":"Wildfether Distilling Barrel Strength Wheated Bourbon Whiskey","description":"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.\n\nFounded 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.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caramel corn, vanilla bean, fresh wheat bread, honey drizzle, subtle oak spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich corn sweetness, creamy wheat texture, baking spices, butterscotch, toasted grain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium length with lingering wheat softness, warm spice, and gentle 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\u003eWheated Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eABV\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50.0% (100 Proof)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVolume\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e375ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 Months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDistillery\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWildfether Distilling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRegion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHaddonfield, New Jersey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMash Bill\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60% Heirloom Corn, 20% NJ Malted Barley, 20% NJ Red Wheat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEntry Proof\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 Proof\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\u003eCraft Whiskey Exploration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Discovering the emerging New Jersey distilling scene\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeat Sipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Appreciating barrel strength character and wheated bourbon profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhiskey Education:\u003c\/strong\u003e Comparing regional American bourbon expressions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection Building:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adding unique craft distillery bottlings to your library\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does Wildfether Barrel Strength Wheated Bourbon taste like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this bourbon good for cocktails or best enjoyed neat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does New Jersey bourbon compare to Kentucky bourbon?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs 24-month-old bourbon considered young?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes wheated bourbon different from regular bourbon?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWheated 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.\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":"Wildfether Distilling","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48832759955696,"sku":"WDBSWBW","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/6958\/5335\/files\/front_928b9d51-422e-43aa-b3ae-9e2d439ec35e.jpg?v=1771262064","url":"https:\/\/huntsmanheritage.com\/products\/wildfether-distilling-barrel-strength-wheated-bourbon-whiskey","provider":"Huntsman Heritage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}