Heaven Hill Grain to Glass Wheated Bourbon 700ML

Heaven Hill Grain to Glass Wheated Bourbon 700ML is a barrel-proof wheated bourbon bottled at 106.6 proof (53.3% ABV) in a 700ml format. Part of Heaven Hill's limited Grain to Glass series — which scored in the 92–94 point range across all six expressions on Whisky Advocate's tasting panel — this release stands apart through its traceable single-origin grain sourcing and non-chill-filtered bottling.

Quick Facts: ABV: 53.3% (106.6 proof)  |  Origin: Kentucky, USA  |  Barrel Proof, Non-Chill Filtered  |  Distillery: Heaven Hill

Production & Heritage

Heaven Hill Distillery, headquartered in Bardstown, Kentucky, is the largest family-owned and operated distillery in the United States. The Grain to Glass Wheated Bourbon uses a mashbill of 52% corn, 35% wheat, and 13% malted barley — a notably wheat-heavy recipe compared to most wheated bourbons on the market. The corn is a specific Beck's 6225 seed varietal, grown by the family-owned Peterson Farms on one of two dedicated sites in Nelson County, Kentucky. This focus on provenance — linking a single corn varietal from a single farm to the final spirit — gives the Grain to Glass concept its name and its meaning. The bourbon is non-chill filtered and bottled at barrel proof, preserving the full character of the distillate without dilution or cosmetic filtration.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Caramelized sugar and light vanilla open the nose, followed by sweet oak and maraschino cherry. A faint grain sweetness lingers underneath, nodding to the wheated mashbill.

Taste: The entry is soft and creamy, with vanilla and caramel arriving immediately and interlacing with subtle floral notes of lavender and rose petals. At mid-palate, toasted whole wheat bread and molasses develop, layered with a pleasantly surprising peppery spice that builds in intensity at barrel proof strength.

Finish: The finish is long and warming, marked by toasted nuts, leather, and lingering coffee notes. The non-chill-filtered texture leaves a rich, slightly oily coating that extends the final impression well beyond the last sip.

How to Drink Grain to Glass Wheated Bourbon

At 106.6 proof, this bourbon rewards a slow, deliberate pour — neat in a Glencairn glass or with a few drops of water to unlock the floral and bread-like mid-palate notes. A single large ice cube tames the proof while preserving the creamy mouthfeel.

• Gold Rush: The honey-lemon-bourbon template lets the wheated sweetness and floral quality shine through without competition.
• Boulevardier: Barrel-proof intensity holds its own against Campari and sweet vermouth, and the wheat-forward softness rounds the bitterness beautifully.
• Paper Plane: The coffee and nut finish complements Amaro Nonino and Aperol, adding depth to this equal-parts classic.

Best For

• Gifting a bourbon collector who values grain-to-glass traceability and limited releases
• Side-by-side tastings comparing wheated versus rye-recipe bourbons at barrel proof
• Adding a premium anchor bottle to a home whiskey library
• Celebrating a milestone occasion with something that tells a story from farm to bottle

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Grain to Glass Wheated Bourbon taste like? It delivers a creamy, soft palate of vanilla, caramel, and floral notes like lavender and rose, followed by toasted wheat bread, molasses, and a peppery finish with coffee and toasted nut undertones.

How does Grain to Glass Wheated Bourbon compare to Larceny Barrel Proof? Both are barrel-proof wheated bourbons from Kentucky, but the Grain to Glass expression uses a higher wheat percentage (35% versus Larceny's estimated 20%) and a traceable single-origin Beck's 6225 corn varietal, resulting in a more pronounced floral and bread-like character. Larceny Barrel Proof tends toward a heavier caramel-forward sweetness and is more widely available.

Is Grain to Glass Wheated Bourbon good for sipping neat? Yes — the non-chill-filtered, barrel-proof bottling was designed for neat sipping, and a few drops of water can open additional floral and grain complexity for those sensitive to higher proof levels.

Where is Grain to Glass Wheated Bourbon made? It is produced by Heaven Hill Distillery in Bardstown, Nelson County, Kentucky. The Beck's 6225 corn used in the mashbill is grown by Peterson Farms, also located in Nelson County, making this a thoroughly local Kentucky product.

What foods pair well with Grain to Glass Wheated Bourbon? Dark chocolate truffles complement the coffee and toasted nut finish. Pecan pie echoes the caramel and nutty sweetness. Aged Gouda or Gruyère contrast the floral vanilla notes with savory richness. Smoked pork belly plays against the peppery spice, and crème brûlée mirrors the caramelized sugar on the nose.

What sizes does Grain to Glass Wheated Bourbon come in? The standard release is a 700ml bottle, consistent with the Grain to Glass series format.

Is Grain to Glass Wheated Bourbon worth the price? It positions as a premium limited-release bourbon, and its combination of single-origin grain traceability, barrel-proof bottling, non-chill filtration, and 92–94 point critical reception from Whisky Advocate place it firmly in the upper tier of wheated bourbon value.

Why Grain to Glass Wheated Bourbon?

What separates this expression from the crowded barrel-proof bourbon landscape is the transparency of its sourcing: a specific corn varietal, a named family farm, and a county you can point to on a map. The 35% wheat mashbill pushes well beyond the industry norm for wheated recipes, producing a distinctly soft, floral, and bread-like profile that traditional wheated bourbons rarely achieve. Whisky Advocate's 92–94 point range for the Grain to Glass series confirms the quality isn't just conceptual — it translates to the glass. For drinkers who want to understand exactly what they're tasting and where it came from, few modern bourbons answer that question as directly as this one.