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Whiskey Review: Bernheim Barrel Proof Batch B923

We review Bernheim Barrel Proof Batch B923, a high proof variant of the regular Bernheim wheat whiskey from Heaven Hill.

OVERALL RATING

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Bernheim Barrel Proof Batch B923 review

Tasting Notes

About:

Aged 7-9 years; 120.6 proof (60.3%ABV); $64.99/750ml.
Appearance:
Toasted orange.
Nose:
Fruitier than a bourbon, with pear, green apple, and cherries gracing the nose. Of course, cinnamon, anise, and cedar are present.
Palate:
A very sweet dram with honey and toasted biscuits kicking off the start. Nutmeg and cloves enter a la the charred American Oak barrel. The finish is very smooth with floral orange blossom and a slightly less heavy sandalwood.
Finish:
Comments:
It walks like a bourbon, it talks like a bourbon, but its…. A wheat whiskey? Not having tried their standard expression, I was taken aback at the similarities it has with most wheated bourbons I’ve had. Yet, Bernheim Barrel Proof Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey finds a way to stand clear from the masses with some extra honey and cereal notes and a fantastically light finish, with the high proof being barely noticeable.rnrnIf you’re looking for something new this holiday season, this should be on your Christmas list.

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Jeffrey Nitschke

Jeffrey Nitschke is Portland area attorney whose career has dovetailed with a love of fine spirits and cigars. His hometown is rich with microdistilleries, which has afforded him the opportunity to learn the nuances of whiskey tasting and whiskey making. His writing and enthusiasm for the hobby has led to lasting friendships with other whiskey aficionados and connisures across the United States.

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