WhistlePig Declaration 250th Anniversary Wheat Whiskey Limited Edition
43% ABV (86 proof) | 750mL | 93% wheat mashbill | Double American oak aged | Limited edition — WhistlePig Declaration Wheat Whiskey is the rye brand's flag-plant in wheat: a 93% wheat-mashbill American whiskey, double aged in new American oak with a second finish in wave-stave barrels, crowned with a cracked Liberty Bell topper for America's 250th anniversary. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.
Released in summer 2026 as one of two WhistlePig 250th-anniversary bottles (alongside the PiggyBank 10-year rye), Declaration marks a departure for the leaders of the Rye Revolution: instead of rye spice, it leans fully into wheat's softer, more approachable character — then uses double oak contact to build texture without turning heavy. The brand calls it "a bold yet refreshing expression of American ingenuity." Among American whiskeys, few summer-2026 releases carry this much symbolism — or this much wheat.
Tasting notes
Nose: vanilla, orange crème, toasted honey wheat bread. Palate: cinnamon bread, candied citrus, caramelized sugar. Finish: medium length, soft notes of charred oak. (Official WhistlePig tasting notes.)
Why buy it from Del Mesa Liquor
- 43% ABV (86 proof) — 750mL
- 93% wheat mashbill — a first for the rye-focused WhistlePig
- Double aged in new American oak, finished in wave-stave barrels
- Cracked Liberty Bell topper — America's 250th anniversary edition
- Limited summer-2026 release
- Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor
How to serve it
Neat or over one large cube — at 86 proof it's built for easy summer sipping. It also makes a softer, wheat-driven Whiskey Sour or highball.
Frequently asked questions
What is WhistlePig Declaration Wheat Whiskey?
A limited-edition 93% wheat-mashbill American whiskey from WhistlePig, double oak-aged and bottled at 86 proof for America's 250th anniversary.
What proof is Declaration Wheat Whiskey?
86 proof (43% ABV) — deliberately softer and more approachable than WhistlePig's rye lineup.
What is the cracked Liberty Bell topper?
The bottle's patriotic closure — a cracked Liberty Bell symbolizing American independence.
Is this a rye whiskey?
No — it's a wheat whiskey, a deliberate departure from WhistlePig's rye-focused portfolio.