Castle & Key Wheated Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey

Name: Castle & Key Wheated Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey
Brand: Castle & Key
Price: 54.99 USD
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750 ML

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Castle & Key Wheated Small Batch Bourbon represents a historic milestone in bourbon production, hailing from the Castle & Key Distillery, which was lovingly restored in 2014. This bourbon is a true embodiment of craftsmanship and tradition, marking the revival of wheated bourbon production at this iconic distillery. The small-batch nature of this release ensures that each bottle is a testament to the distillery's dedication to quality and excellence.

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Tasting Notes

Castle & Key Wheated Small Batch Bourbon offers a distinctive and memorable tasting experience:

Note: Individual tasting experiences may vary.

Appearance: This bourbon showcases a rich and inviting amber hue, reflecting its careful aging process and quality.

Aroma: The nose is greeted with an enticing blend of aromas. You'll discover inviting notes of warm vanilla, caramelized sugar, and toasted oak. There's a subtle hint of baking spices that adds depth and complexity.

Palate: On the palate, Castle & Key Wheated Bourbon delivers a harmonious fusion of flavors. The sweetness of corn and caramel takes the lead, followed by a delightful wave of vanilla and toffee. The absence of rye in the mash bill allows the wheat to shine, imparting a soft and creamy texture.

Mouthfeel: The mouthfeel is velvety and smooth, creating a luxurious and full-bodied bourbon experience. It showcases the expertise and meticulous care that goes into every sip.

Finish: The finish is a testament to the bourbon's quality and craftsmanship. It's long and satisfying, with a gentle warmth that lingers. The sweet and spicy notes on the finish provide a delightful conclusion to the tasting journey.

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Bottle details

Type	Bourbon Whiskey
Brand	Castle & Key
Producer	Castle & Key Distillery
Origin	Kentucky, United States
Bottle size	750 ml
Made from	corn-dominant mash bill with wheat
Cask	new charred oak, wheated

Why Liquor Geeks recommends it

This is a wheated Kentucky bourbon from Castle & Key Distillery, the historic site restored in 2014, and this small-batch release marks the return of wheated bourbon production there. Leaving rye out of the mash bill in favor of wheat alongside a corn-dominant base changes the whole personality: instead of the peppery edge rye tends to bring, you get a soft, creamy texture and a velvety, full-bodied mouthfeel. The nose leads with warm vanilla, caramelized sugar and toasted oak, with a light touch of baking spice, while the palate brings corn sweetness and caramel followed by vanilla and toffee. The finish is long, with gentle warmth and a sweet-and-spicy close. It is an easy recommendation for someone discovering wheated bourbon for the first time, and a meaningful bottle for collectors who follow distillery revivals. We carry it because it pours well neat, opens nicely over ice, and still has the structure to anchor an Old Fashioned or Whiskey Sour.

Pairs well with

Grilled peaches with prosciutto — The bourbon's caramel and vanilla sweetness echoes the charred fruit while its toasted oak stands up to the salty ham.
Pecan pie — Brown sugar, toffee and baking spice notes in the glass mirror the pie's rich, nutty sweetness.
Old Fashioned cocktail hour — The soft, creamy wheated texture and caramel core give a classic Old Fashioned a smooth, rounded backbone.

Questions about this bottle

What does wheated mean for this bourbon?

Castle & Key uses a corn-dominant mash bill with wheat and no rye. Without rye, the wheat comes forward, giving this bourbon a soft, creamy texture and a velvety, smooth mouthfeel rather than a spicier profile.

What does Castle & Key Wheated Small Batch Bourbon taste like?

Expect warm vanilla, caramelized sugar and toasted oak on the nose with a hint of baking spice. The palate leads with corn sweetness and caramel, then vanilla and toffee, and the long finish closes with gentle warmth and sweet, spicy notes.

How should I drink it?

It works neat in a whiskey glass to show off its full character, over ice for a slightly chilled and diluted pour that evolves in the glass, or as the base for classic cocktails such as an Old Fashioned or Whiskey Sour.

Is this bottle a good gift for a bourbon fan?

It makes a thoughtful gift, especially for someone interested in distillery history. It comes from Castle & Key Distillery, restored in 2014, and this small-batch release marks the revival of wheated bourbon production there. It is a standard 750 ml bottle.

Castle & Key Wheated Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey

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