Description
This 2025 edition of Heaven Hills Grain-to-Glass wheated bourbon is a solid demonstration of the wheat styles smoother, rounder characterwhile still retaining strength and complexity at barrel proof. The transparency of process (seed selection, mashbill, aging) makes it compelling for enthusiasts who want both flavor and story. It leans sweeter and softer than rye-heavy bourbons, yet delivers depth through fruit, oak, and spice.
Origins & Craftsmanship
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The Grain-to-Glass series by Heaven Hill is designed to showcase the full journey: from farm (seed/corn variety) to bottle.
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The 2025 Wheated Bourbon is their second edition in the wheated Bourbon line.
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The mashbill is 52% corn, 35% wheat, and 13% malted barleya higher wheat content than their traditional wheated bourbon mashbill.
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The corn varietal used is Becks 6225, grown locally (Nelson County, Kentucky) by Peterson Farms, underlining the series commitment to traceability.
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Aging: about six years in Heaven Hills Coxs Creek rickhouses (ricks W5 & W6, floors 35).
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This bourbon is non-chill filtered and bottled at barrel proof (106.6 proof / 53.3% ABV).
Tasting Profile
| Aspect | Notes & Highlights |
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| Color | Bright bronze / burnished copper. |
| Nose / Aroma | Berry turnover, vanilla nougat, brown sugar, lightly charred oak, powdered sugar. |
| Palate / Taste | Berry hard candy, white peppercorn spice, faint cinnamon stick, oak, sandalwood, faint vanilla. |
| Finish | Cinnamon spice, toasted oak, light leather, faint mixed berries lingering. |
A review summary from Breaking Bourbon:
Highlighting sweet and spice notes, the latest Heaven Hill Grain to Glass Wheated Bourbon release will please wheated bourbon lovers the bourbons aroma leans into wheat components, while the midpoint leans berry, oak and vanilla, finishing with oak, leather, and spice.
Serving & Pairings
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Serve: Neat in a Glencairn or tulip glass. Because it is barrel proof, a few drops of water can help open aromatics and soften impact.
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Pairings:
Dark chocolate or nutty desserts
Grilled pork or roasted meats with fruit glazes
Aged cheeses (e.g., cheddar, gouda)
Vanilla or spice cake
Nuts and dried stone fruit
Quick Overview
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Name | Heaven Hill Grain-to-Glass 2025 Wheated Bourbon |
| Type / Style | Kentucky Straight Wheated Bourbon, limited edition |
| Mashbill | 52% corn / 35% wheat / 13% malted barley |
| Corn Variety | Becks 6225 (locally grown) |
| Age | ~6 years |
| Proof / ABV | 106.6 proof (53.3% ABV) |
| Filtration | Non-chill filtered |
| Character | Sweet fruit, vanilla, oak, spice, leather nuance |
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