Bernheim Original Wheat Whiskey

Bernheim Original is a wheat whiskey from Heaven Hill — the first new style of American whiskey introduced since Prohibition, aged seven years in traditional open rickhouses for a mellow, refreshingly smooth character best served straight.

Where bourbon uses corn as its primary grain and rye whiskey uses rye, Bernheim Original is built on winter wheat as the dominant grain — making it the first genuinely new American whiskey style to emerge after Prohibition. Seven years in Heaven Hill’s traditional open rickhouses round it into a soft, mellow whiskey that is refreshingly smooth poured neat.

Tasting Notes

• Palate: Soft and mellow, with the gentle character of wheat.
• Finish: Refreshingly smooth.

Specs

• Producer: Heaven Hill
• Style: Wheat Whiskey (primary grain: wheat)
• Age: 7 years, traditional open rickhouses
• Size: 750ml

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Frequently Asked Questions

• What makes Bernheim distinctive? It is a wheat whiskey — built on wheat as the primary grain — and was the first new American whiskey style introduced since Prohibition.
• How long is it aged? Seven years in traditional open rickhouses.
• How do you serve it? Refreshingly smooth served straight.