Bernheim Original 10 Year Wheat Whiskey 20th Anniversary Limited Edition
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Bernheim Original 20th Anniversary is a limited-edition, small batch release marking two decades of the Kentucky straight wheat whiskey that Heaven Hill introduced in 2005, named for the historic Bernheim distillery in Louisville where it is made. For this anniversary bottling, the brand steps up to a 10-year age statement — a meaningful jump for a category Bernheim effectively created in the modern era, and a milestone bottle for the label that put soft winter wheat at the front of an American whiskey mash bill.
Ten years in charred oak deepens Bernheim's gentle, bakery-forward character into something richer: honeyed wheat bread and vanilla bean up front, brown sugar and toffee through the mid-palate, and a warming wave of cinnamon, allspice, and toasted oak that carries into a long, peppery finish. The extra proof gives the soft wheat backbone real presence without losing its signature roundness.
As a one-time anniversary release, this is a natural addition for collectors of Heaven Hill limited editions and an easy gift for the wheat whiskey fan who already loves Larceny or W.L. Weller-style pours. Pair it with other Heaven Hill releases at Liquor Geeks, like Elijah Craig Barrel Proof or Larceny Barrel Proof, for a side-by-side of wheated styles. Ships to most US states. Adult-signature required at delivery.
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Bottle details
| Type | Wheat Whiskey |
|---|---|
| Brand | Bernheim Original |
| Producer | Heaven Hill Distillery |
| Origin | Kentucky, United States |
| Age | 10 years |
| Strength | 57.5% ABV (115 proof) |
| Bottle size | 750 ml |
| Made from | wheat-dominant mash bill |
| Cask | new charred oak, cask strength |
Why Liquor Geeks recommends it
This is a milestone pour for American wheat whiskey: a 10-year, 115-proof limited edition marking twenty years since Heaven Hill introduced Bernheim Original in 2005, a Kentucky straight wheat whiskey made at the historic Bernheim distillery in Louisville. The wheat-dominant mash bill and a decade in new charred oak turn the brand's gentle, bakery-forward style into something deeper, with honeyed wheat bread, vanilla bean and toasted oak on the nose, creamy toffee and dark caramel across the palate, and a long finish of oak char, black pepper and sweet vanilla. At 57.5% ABV it has real weight, yet the soft wheat keeps it round rather than sharp. It suits the collector following Heaven Hill limited editions and the wheat whiskey fan ready to see what extra age and proof do to the style, while newcomers will appreciate a few drops of water. We carry it because a one-time anniversary bottling with a 10-year statement is a genuine marker in the category's modern story, and it drinks like one.
Pairs well with
- Aged gouda — The cheese's nutty, caramelized crystals echo the whiskey's dark caramel and toffee core.
- Pecan pie — Brown sugar and toasted nuts mirror the brown sugar, vanilla and baking spice running through the palate.
- Milestone anniversary toast — A bottle released to mark twenty years of its own label, with a long, warming finish, suits an occasion worth lingering over.
Questions about this bottle
How is this different from the regular Bernheim Original?
How is this different from the regular Bernheim Original?
For the 20th anniversary, the brand steps up to a 10-year age statement and bottles it at cask strength, 115 proof (57.5% ABV). The longer time in charred oak deepens Bernheim's gentle, bakery-forward character into richer toffee, brown sugar, cinnamon and toasted oak, while keeping its signature soft roundness.
What is it made from?
What is it made from?
It is a Kentucky straight wheat whiskey with a wheat-dominant mash bill, putting soft winter wheat at the front instead of corn or rye. It is made by Heaven Hill at the historic Bernheim distillery in Louisville and aged 10 years in new charred oak.
How should I drink a 115-proof wheat whiskey?
How should I drink a 115-proof wheat whiskey?
Start neat in a Glencairn and let it rest a few minutes to open up the honeyed wheat and oak. A few drops of water tame the proof and bring out softer bakery and vanilla notes, and a single large cube rounds the spice while keeping the toffee core intact.
Is this a good gift for a whiskey collector?
Is this a good gift for a whiskey collector?
Yes. It is a one-time, limited-edition anniversary release in a 750 ml bottle, making it a natural fit for collectors of Heaven Hill limited editions and an easy gift for anyone who loves soft, wheated pours and wants to try one with extra age and proof.
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