Bernheim Original Wheat Whiskey

Bernheim Original Wheat Whiskey – The First New American Whiskey Style Since Prohibition

Bernheim Original Wheat Whiskey is a landmark American spirit from Heaven Hill Distillery in Louisville, Kentucky — named for the famed Bernheim Distillery, one of Louisville's most historic distilling sites. Bernheim Original holds a unique place in American whiskey history as the first new style of American whiskey to be introduced since Prohibition — a genuine wheat whiskey that stands apart from bourbon, rye, and Tennessee whiskey in its own right.

Aged for 7 years in traditional open rickhouses, Bernheim Original is crafted with wheat as the dominant grain — producing a whiskey of exceptional smoothness, gentle sweetness, and a mellow, approachable character that makes it equally outstanding sipped straight or used in cocktails.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Soft and inviting with gentle wheat sweetness, vanilla, light caramel, and a subtle floral character — distinctively smooth and approachable
• Palate: Mellow and refreshingly smooth with wheat grain sweetness, vanilla, light honey, and a gentle warmth — the 7-year maturation adding a refined oak complexity without heaviness
• Finish: Clean, smooth, and satisfying with lingering sweetness and a gentle, elegant fade

Cocktail Suggestions

Bernheim Original's smooth, mellow character makes it exceptionally versatile — outstanding neat, on the rocks, or in cocktails. Its wheat-forward sweetness works beautifully in a Whiskey Sour, Old Fashioned, or Manhattan, adding a softer, more approachable dimension than rye or bourbon.

Key Highlights

• ✔ First new American whiskey style since Prohibition — a genuine wheat whiskey category pioneer
• ✔ 7 years aged in traditional open rickhouses — mellow, smooth, and refined
• ✔ Named for the historic Bernheim Distillery in Louisville, Kentucky
• ✔ From Heaven Hill Distillery — one of America's largest and most respected independent distilleries
• ✔ Available at Del Mesa Liquor with nationwide shipping

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What makes Bernheim Original different from bourbon?

While bourbon must be made from a grain mash of at least 51% corn, Bernheim Original is made with wheat as the dominant grain — producing a distinctly different flavor profile that is softer, smoother, and more gently sweet than most bourbons. It is classified as a straight wheat whiskey, a category that Bernheim Original pioneered as the first of its kind introduced since Prohibition.

What is the Bernheim Distillery?

The Bernheim Distillery was one of Louisville's most historic and celebrated distilling sites — founded by Isaac Wolfe Bernheim in the late 19th century. Heaven Hill named this wheat whiskey in honor of the distillery's legacy and Louisville's rich bourbon and whiskey heritage.

Where can I buy Bernheim Original Wheat Whiskey?

You can purchase it online through Del Mesa Liquor with nationwide shipping available.