Bardstown High Wheat
Reddit take
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Bardstown High Wheat is highly regarded by enthusiasts as a standout wheated bourbon, frequently compared favorably to Weller Antique 107. It is characterized by a sweet, dessert-forward profile with prominent vanilla frosting notes and light fruit, though a small number of users find its youthful graininess to be a drawback.
Pros
- Distinctive vanilla frosting and icing notes
- Light fruit profile featuring apricot and orange zest
- Excellent value-to-price ratio, often cited around $45
- Strong mouthfeel and proof (106) for the price point
- Generally easy to find on shelves compared to allocated wheaters
Cons
- Noticeable youthful or grainy quality that some find off-putting
- Lacks the deep red fruit profile found in some competitors like Weller
Caveats
- Sensitivity to 'youth' in whiskey is the primary divider among reviewers; while most find it sweet, some find the graininess a dealbreaker.
Best for
- Fans of wheated bourbons looking for a reliable daily drinker
- Those who enjoy sweet, vanilla-heavy flavor profiles
- Drinkers looking for an accessible alternative to Weller Antique 107
Avoid if
- You are sensitive to youthful or grainy notes in bourbon
- You prefer heavy oak or deep red fruit characteristics over light fruit and vanilla
This summary uses balanced time weighting with about a 6-month half-life. The evidence is older, with a median source age of approximately 563 days, which may not reflect the most recent batches of this product.
Sentiment
19 positive (95%) · 1 mixed (5%) · 0 negative (0%)
Trust + time weighted score: +96% · raw score 95%
What redditors said (10 of 20)
Bardstown High Wheat is one of my favorites!
6 | Very Good | A cut above (Bardstown High Wheat, Weller 12, Old Fitz 16 yr)
6 | Very Good | A cut above (Bardstown High Wheat, Weller 12, Old Fitz 16 yr)
6 | Very Good. A cut above (Bardstown High Wheat, Weller 12, Old Fitz 16 yr)
Parent context: This vs green river wheated vs Weller SR? What’re you guys taking Reply: Bardstown High Wheat over all those.
Yep, the Bardstown high wheat is a great wheater! Not as much red fruit as the 107, but one of my favorites.
For regularly available stuff, Maker’s 46CS and Bardstown high wheat
6 | Very Good | A cut above (Bardstown High Wheat, Weller 12, Old Fitz 16 yr)
I love this bottle, but what YOU like is what you like.
Agreed, I'll take this all day over 107.
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