Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey

Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey is a distinctive addition to the Woodford Reserve family, crafted by Brown-Forman at the renowned Woodford Reserve Distillery in Versailles, Kentucky. Released in July 2019, this wheat whiskey is part of Woodford’s effort to offer all four federally recognized styles of American straight whiskey—bourbon, rye, malt, and wheat. Classified as a wheat whiskey, its mashbill is composed of 52% wheat, complemented by 20% malted barley, 20% corn, and 8% rye. This four-grain composition sets it apart from many other wheat whiskeys, which typically feature fewer grains. Bottled at 90.4 proof, it offers a balanced introduction to the wheat whiskey category, which remains relatively niche in the American whiskey market. One of the unique aspects of Woodford Reserve Wheat Whiskey is its positioning as a barely legal wheat whiskey, meaning it just meets the 51% wheat requirement for the category. This approach allows for a more complex grain profile compared to competitors like Bernheim Original, which uses a three-grain mashbill. While it does not carry an age statement, its accessible price point of $35 makes it an approachable option for those curious about wheat whiskey.