Bernheim Original Barrel Proof Wheat Whiskey Batch C925

59.2% ABV (118.4 proof) | 750mL | 7–9 years old | 51% winter wheat / 37% corn / 12% malted barley | Non-chill filtered, uncut — Bernheim Original Barrel Proof Batch C925 is Heaven Hill's uncut, non-chill-filtered take on the original wheat whiskey — bottled straight from the barrel at 118.4 proof. Bernheim Original built its name as America's original wheat whiskey, flipping the script with wheat as the primary grain instead of corn; the Barrel Proof line takes the same 7–9-year-old new-charred-oak barrels and bottles them exactly as they came out. Distilled and aged at Heaven Hill's Bernheim Distillery in Louisville, Kentucky. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.

And the batch code tells a story: Heaven Hill normally releases Bernheim Barrel Proof twice a year as "A" and "B" batches — this second 2025 release was mislabeled "C925" instead of "B925," making it possibly the only "C" Bernheim Barrel Proof ever released. Collector quirk aside, what's in the glass is the real draw: wheat whiskey at barrel strength is soft and sweet up front, then the 118.4 proof brings dark berries, orange and black pepper. Among American wheat whiskies at barrel proof, there's essentially nothing else on the shelf.

Tasting notes

Nose: sweet pears, raspberry jam, tart orange citrus, light caramel, cookie dough, cinnamon. Palate: rich and oily — dark berries, orange, black pepper spice, toasty tannins. Finish: long and warming, black pepper and dry oak with lingering citrus sweetness.

Why buy it from Del Mesa Liquor

• 118.4 proof (59.2% ABV) — batch C925's confirmed barrel strength
• 7–9 years old; 51% winter wheat, 37% corn, 12% malted barley
• Uncut, non-chill filtered — bottled straight from the barrel
• The famous "C" mislabel — possibly the only C-batch Bernheim Barrel Proof ever
• Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor

How to serve it

At 118.4 proof, start neat in a Glencairn to meet it, then add water or a large cube to open the fruit. The wheat keeps it smooth even at full strength.

Frequently asked questions

What proof is Bernheim Barrel Proof Batch C925?
118.4 proof (59.2% ABV) — confirmed across multiple independent reviews of this batch.

Why is it called C925?
A labeling quirk: Heaven Hill's twice-yearly Bernheim Barrel Proof releases are normally "A" and "B" batches; the second 2025 release was mistakenly marked "C" — possibly the only C-batch ever.

What is wheat whiskey?
A whiskey whose primary grain is wheat (here 51% winter wheat) rather than corn — softer and sweeter than bourbon. Bernheim Original is billed as America's original wheat whiskey.

Is it chill filtered?
No — the Barrel Proof line is non-chill filtered and bottled uncut.