Bernheim Original 7 Year Old Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey - Bourbon Brothers Australia
Bernheim Original 7 Year Old Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey - Bourbon Brothers Australia
Bernheim Original 7 Year Old Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey - Bourbon Brothers Australia
Bernheim Original 7 Year Old Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey - Bourbon Brothers Australia

Bernheim Original 7 Year Old Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey

$119.00
(5.0)
Overview

Whisky Advocate magazine rating: 93
Top 50 Spirits 2011, Wine Enthusiast:

Bernheim Original 7 Year Old is a true Kentucky straight wheat whiskey, crafted for drinkers who appreciate softness, balance, and elegance over raw heat. Made with a majority wheat mash bill and aged for a full seven years, it delivers a rounded, approachable profile with depth earned through patience. This is a refined American whiskey designed for slow sipping, thoughtful pours, and those who value craftsmanship over intensity.

Bernheim Original 7 Year Old is a small-batch whiskey and is one of the few 'straight wheat' whiskeys out there. The flavours are brisk and restrained, with leather and tobacco tones and a clean citrus and vanilla finish. 

Product Details
Brand Bernheim Original
Producer Heaven Hill Distillery
Category Wheat Whiskey
Style Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey
Region Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Mash Bill 51% Wheat, 37% Corn, 12% Malted Barley
Age Statement 7 Years Old
ABV 45% (90 Proof)
Cask Type New charred American oak
Bottle Size 750ml
Country USA
Tasting Notes
  • Nose: Mildly sweet, with hints of vanilla and honey
  • Palate: Toffee, berries and a touch of spice
  • Finish: Toasted oak, elegant and warm

Bright amber in the glass, with a softer, rounder character than you'd get from a corn or rye based whiskey.

What sets this bottle apart
  • One of the few true wheat whiskeys on the market (not a wheated bourbon)
  • Majority wheat mash bill for natural softness and sweetness
  • Aged longer than most wheat whiskeys at 7 full years
  • Crafted by one of Kentucky’s most respected heritage distillers
  • Designed for approachability without sacrificing structure

Distillery Information

Bernheim Original is named for Heaven Hill's Bernheim Distillery in Louisville, the largest independent, family owned bourbon distillery in the world. Heaven Hill's distillers created it as a genuinely new category of American whiskey rather than a variation on an existing one, leading with wheat instead of corn or rye.

Seven years in traditional open rickhouses gives it time to mellow into something smooth and approachable, keeping the wheat forward character that sets it apart from the rest of Heaven Hill's whiskey lineup.

Awards & Recognition

  •  Winner: American Whiskey - Best Wheat - 2013 World Whiskies Awards
  • Double Gold: American Craft Whiskey - 2012 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
  • Silver: Straight Bourbon 10 years old and under - 2019 International Spirits Challenge

Who this bottle is for
  • Whiskey drinkers curious about wheat whiskey as its own category
  • Anyone after a softer, easier sipping alternative to bourbon
  • Cocktail fans who want a whiskey that plays well with other ingredients
  • Drinkers ready to try something genuinely different from the usual shelf
How to enjoy

  • Best neat to appreciate the softer, wheat forward profile
  • Works well in lighter cocktails like a Bees Knees
  • No need to overthink it, just pour and enjoy

Why we curate it

Bernheim Original is proof that Heaven Hill isn't just about bourbon. A genuinely new style of American whiskey, seven years in the making, smooth enough for anyone to enjoy and interesting enough for the whiskey nerds to appreciate. Worth having on the shelf just for how different it is.