Dry Fly Washington Whiskey
90 proof (45% ABV) | 750ml | 100% Washington soft white wheat | Aged 3+ years | Spokane, WA — the whiskey that started it all: Dry Fly Straight Washington Wheat Whiskey is the first whiskey the grain-to-glass Spokane distillery ever made, and it's a love letter to its home state — 100% soft white wheat grown by Eastern Washington farmers, double-distilled on premise in a Christian Carl pot-column hybrid still, and aged a minimum of three years in new 53-gallon American oak barrels (char #3).
Dry Fly is true grain-to-glass: everything is distilled in-house from local grain, fermented a full six days, and distilled to just 120 proof to keep the wheat's character intact. The result is a soft, creamy wheat whiskey — rich amber, toasted grain and spice, a silky texture that wheat whiskey lovers prize. Officially recognized with 91 points from Tasting Panel Magazine (2018) and a Gold Medal at Whiskies of the World (2018). For drinkers who know bourbon but haven't met its wheated Pacific Northwest cousin — available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.
Tasting notes
Per the official distributor tech sheet: rich amber color, creamy texture, toasted grain and spice.
Why buy it from Del Mesa Liquor
- 100% Washington wheat — local soft white wheat, grain-to-glass in Spokane
- Aged 3+ years in new char #3 American oak — a real age statement, not NAS
- 90 proof, 91 pts Tasting Panel (2018), Gold — Whiskies of the World (2018)
- From the first legal distillery-era craft movement in the Pacific Northwest — patience, persistence, precision
- Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor
How to serve it
Neat to appreciate the creamy wheat texture, or on a large cube. The soft grain profile makes a gentle, elegant Manhattan — try it with a quality sweet vermouth.
Frequently asked questions
Is Dry Fly Washington Whiskey a bourbon?
No — it's a 100% wheat straight whiskey. Bourbon must be at least 51% corn; this is all wheat, all Washington.
What does "grain-to-glass" mean here?
Dry Fly distills everything on premise in Spokane from Washington-grown grain — nothing sourced, nothing blended in from elsewhere.
How is wheat whiskey different from bourbon?
Wheat whiskey is softer and creamier on the palate — less corn sweetness, more toasted grain and gentle spice. A great next step for bourbon drinkers.