A statement from the distiller noted that this is actually the third Square 6 product to come from the artisanal distillery located in downtown Louisville, near the site of Williams’ original distillery founded in 1783.
Square 6 Wheated Bourbon is made up of two wheated bourbon mash bills, both married together after aging.
The distiller’s notes explain that the first mash bill consists of 74% corn, 16% wheat, and 10% malted barley. The second mash bill comes from 68% corn, 20% wheat, and 12% malted barley.
Square 6 Wheated Bourbon clocks in at 105 proof, the extra heat helping to highlight the wheated-taste profile.
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The tasting notes show that on the nose, the bourbon has aromas of caramel, vanilla, figs, bing cherries and oak. On the palate, Square 6 Wheated has tastes of sweet confectioners’ sugar and walnuts. The finish is nutty, with oak tannins, baking spices, cinnamon and cola.
“Blending two wheated bourbon mash bills gives Square 6 Wheated Bourbon a completely unique taste which differentiates it from others in the market,” Filiatreau said.
The limited release of Square 6 Wheated Bourbon is available in small quantities as a unique offering at the Evan Williams Bourbon Experience and available at select Kentucky retailers for a suggested retail price of $89.99.
For more information, check out www.evanwilliamsbourbonexperience.com.
