Castle & Key Marks 10th Anniversary With Landmark Cask Strength, Wheated Bourbon

Castle & Key, the distillery that has revived the historic Old Taylor property in Woodford County, Kentucky, has announced the release of its Cask Strength Wheated Bourbon (52.8% ABV; $60 SRP). This milestone release marks the 10th year since the purchase of the property, formerly the Old Taylor Distillery, which the team revitalized into the immersive distillery and hospitality experience it’s known for today. Aged seven years, the Cask Strength Wheated Bourbon is the oldest age-stated product from the distillery and the second wheated bourbon in the portfolio.

Blended from hand selected barrels that were laid down within the inaugural year of production, the Cask Strength Wheated Bourbon is composed of 73% locally grown non GMO white corn, 10% winter wheat, and 17% malted barley before being barreled at 107 proof.

“Our Cask Strength Wheated Bourbon gives the most genuine and pure representation of its mashbill,” says Brett Connors, Lead Blender, Castle & Key Distillery. “White winter wheat differs from the traditional red wheat usually used in bourbon in color, protein content and gluten development, which has the ability to affect flavor. The result is a ‘wheater’ that highlights a depth and maturity of seven years in the barrel, while retaining the sweet roundness imparted by the white winter wheat. It shines without dilution, but can still be enjoyed in your favorite cocktail.”