Bernheim 20th Anniversary 10 Year Limited Edition Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey 750mL
Bernheim 20th Anniversary 10 Year Limited Edition Small Batch Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey
Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey | 57.5% ABV (115 Proof) | 750 mL | Kentucky, USA | Aged 10 Years | Small Batch | Limited Edition
Process & Profile
Bernheim 20th Anniversary 10 Year Limited Edition Small Batch Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey was released by Heaven Hill to mark 20 years of Bernheim Wheat Whiskey, a bottle that helped establish straight wheat whiskey as a meaningful category in American whiskey. This anniversary edition is built from Bernheim’s signature soft winter wheat recipe and selected from barrels aged 10 years, giving it added maturity, deeper concentration, and a more layered profile than the standard Bernheim releases.
What makes this bottle especially notable is that it is a wheat whiskey, not a bourbon. Wheat leads the grain bill, which gives the whiskey a softer, rounder profile than many rye-forward American whiskeys, while the 10-year age statement and 115 proof bring more depth, oak, and intensity. For shoppers searching for Bernheim 20th Anniversary, 10 year wheat whiskey, or a limited Heaven Hill release with strong collector appeal, this bottle stands out as one of the most important Bernheim launches to date.
Tasting Notes
- Nose: honeyed sweetness, mature oak, vanilla, and warm baking spice
- Palate: soft wheat richness, caramel, toasted oak, and layered spice
- Mid-palate: fuller body with deeper grain sweetness, developed barrel character, and concentrated warmth
- Finish: long, smooth, and warming with lingering oak, sweetness, and spice
What Makes It Special
- Released to celebrate 20 years of Bernheim Wheat Whiskey
- Aged 10 years for added maturity and depth
- Bottled at 115 proof for a richer and more concentrated profile
- Small batch limited edition from Heaven Hill
- Built from Bernheim’s signature soft winter wheat recipe
- Strong appeal for collectors and shoppers looking for a premium wheat whiskey release
How to Enjoy
Bernheim 20th Anniversary 10 Year Limited Edition Small Batch Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey is best enjoyed neat first so its fuller wheat profile, maturity, and proof can open properly in the glass. Let it rest for a few minutes before sipping to bring out more of the sweetness, oak, and spice. A few drops of water can help widen the aromatics and soften the structure while keeping the whiskey’s depth intact. This is also an excellent side-by-side tasting bottle next to standard Bernheim Original or Bernheim Barrel Proof if you want to explore how extra age changes the profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is Bernheim 20th Anniversary 10 Year Limited Edition Small Batch Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey?
Bernheim 20th Anniversary 10 Year Limited Edition Small Batch Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey is a limited Heaven Hill release created to celebrate 20 years of Bernheim, featuring a 10-year age statement and a higher 115 proof bottling.
2. Is Bernheim 20th Anniversary 10 Year Limited Edition Small Batch Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey a bourbon?
No. Bernheim 20th Anniversary 10 Year Limited Edition Small Batch Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey is a Kentucky straight wheat whiskey, not a bourbon, because wheat is the dominant grain in the mash bill.
3. What does Bernheim 20th Anniversary 10 Year Limited Edition Small Batch Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey taste like?
Bernheim 20th Anniversary 10 Year Limited Edition Small Batch Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey shows honeyed sweetness, vanilla, caramel, mature oak, baking spice, and a long warming finish.
4. What proof is Bernheim 20th Anniversary 10 Year Limited Edition Small Batch Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey?
Bernheim 20th Anniversary 10 Year Limited Edition Small Batch Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey is bottled at 115 proof, which is 57.5% ABV.
5. Where can I buy Bernheim 20th Anniversary 10 Year Limited Edition Small Batch Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey?
You can purchase Bernheim 20th Anniversary 10 Year Limited Edition Small Batch Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey directly from The Barrel Tap, a trusted online source for premium and limited-edition spirits.
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