Castle & Key Small Batch Wheated Bourbon

Castle & Key Small Batch Wheated Bourbon is a handcrafted Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey that reimagines the distillery's flagship recipe by replacing rye with wheat for a softer, sweeter profile. Aged for five years and bottled at 100 proof (50% ABV), this small-batch release is produced from a mash bill of 73% white corn, 10% wheat, and 17% malted barley, creating a bourbon with exceptional balance, creamy texture, and approachable complexity.

The wheated mash bill allows rich notes of pastry, honeyed fruit, and toasted oak to shine while maintaining enough structure for seasoned bourbon enthusiasts. Whether enjoyed neat, over a large ice cube, or in an elevated Old Fashioned, Castle & Key Small Batch Wheated Bourbon delivers a smooth yet flavorful experience that reflects the craftsmanship of one of Kentucky's most iconic restored distilleries.

100 Proof/ 50% ABV

TASTING NOTES

NOSE

Pastry dough, buttercream, baked apricot, strawberry preserves, honeycomb, jasmine, and a touch of nutmeg. 

PALATE

Cane sugar, dried peaches, Rainier cherries, sassafras, leather, black pepper, and toasted oak with a velvety mouthfeel.

FINISH

Full-bodied with building baking spices that evolve into brûléed sugar, sage, and lingering oak.

100 Proof/ 50% ABV