🥃 Woodford Reserve Wheat
Woodford Reserve wheat whiskey: mash of 52% wheat, 20% malt, 20% corn and 8% rye; 45.2% ABV.
Woodford Reserve Wheat is an American wheat whiskey from the Woodford Reserve brand. The official page names the mash bill: 52% wheat, 20% malt and 20% corn, plus 8% rye. Its strength is 45.2% ABV, or 90.4 proof. It is not a bourbon, because corn makes up only a fifth of the mash here.
Under 27 CFR § 5.143, wheat whiskey contains at least 51% wheat; it is distilled to no more than 160 proof and enters new charred oak barrels at no more than 125 proof. The official page does not state the age, barrel type or distillation method for this specific release, so we do not write about them.
Why it matters to you. Few producers make wheat whiskey, so this release is a convenient way to see how the character changes when the grain changes: compare it with Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon and Woodford Reserve Rye. Read the full name and the strength. The WHO reminds us that there is no safe level of alcohol consumption.
Facts
| Legal basis | 27 CFR § 5.143 (USA), wheat whiskey standard |
|---|---|
| EU category | 2 — whisky/whiskey |
| Raw material | wheat 52%, malt 20%, corn 20%, rye 8% |
| Alcohol (% vol.) | 45.2% ABV (90.4 proof) |
How it connects to Spirits
🥃 Woodford Reserve Wheat → kind of → 🥃 Whisky → kind of → 🥃 Spirits
Links
- Made from
- 🥃 Rye and corn in whisky
- What it affects
- 🍷 Alcohol and health, 🍷 Drunk driving
- Part of
- 🥃 Woodford Reserve, 🥃 Whisky
Frequently asked questions
Is wheat whiskey a bourbon?
No. Bourbon requires at least 51% corn, while here wheat is 52% and corn only 20%.
What is in the mash?
52% wheat, 20% malt, 20% corn and 8% rye according to the official page.
What is the strength?
45.2% ABV, or 90.4 proof.
What to read next
- 🍷 Alcohol and health — Alcohol in any drink is harmful in large amounts, and the risks grow with the quantity.
- 🥃 Rye and corn in whisky — Grain in the name of American whiskey: bourbon is at least 51% corn, rye at least 51% rye, corn whiskey at least 80% corn.
- 🍷 Drunk driving — Never drive after drinking wine: alcohol slows your reactions.
Similar
🥃 Woodford Reserve Malt · 🥃 Woodford Reserve Rye · 🥃 Woodford Reserve Double Oaked · 🥃 Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon · 🥃 Crow 86 · 🥃 Four Roses Bourbon
⚠️ Spirit drinks contain alcohol and are for adults only. Alcohol harms health. Do not drink during pregnancy or before driving; check the label for ingredients and possible allergens.
Sources
- Woodford Reserve (official site): Wheat Whiskey, mash bill 52 % wheat, 20 % malt, 20 % corn, 8 % rye, 45.2 % ABV
- Woodford Reserve (official site): range of expressions
- 27 CFR § 5.143 (US): standards of identity for whisky: bourbon, rye, wheat, malt (min. 51 % of the named grain, new charred oak, distillation max. 160 proof, barrel entry max. 125 proof)
- WHO/Europe: No level of alcohol consumption is safe for our health (04.01.2023)