Castle & Key Cask Strength Wheated Bourbon Batch 1 2025 Release

Castle & Key Cask Strength Wheated Bourbon Batch 1 2025 Release

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey | 7 Years Aged | 54.1% ABV (108.2 Proof) | 750 mL

Process & Profile

The Castle & Key Cask Strength Wheated Bourbon Batch 1 (2025 Release) marks the long-awaited debut of the distillery’s first wheated bourbon bottled at full barrel strength. Distilled, aged, and bottled at the historic Castle & Key Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky, this small-batch expression captures the brand’s dedication to balance, precision, and tradition.

Made from a mash bill of 73% white corn, 17% malted barley, and 10% white winter wheat, this bourbon replaces rye with wheat to create a softer, creamier mouthfeel. Aged for seven years in new charred American oak barrels and bottled uncut and unfiltered at 108.2 proof (54.1% ABV), it delivers a full-bodied character defined by sweet grain, fruit, and spice in perfect harmony.

Tasting Notes

• Color: Golden amber with bronze edges.

• Nose: Orange zest, brûléed peach, toasted pastry, and warm vanilla bean.

• Palate: Baked apple, honey graham cracker, nutmeg, and roasted walnut balanced by subtle oak and malt sweetness.

• Finish: Long, silky, and warming with notes of brown sugar, chai spice, and dried fruit.

What Makes It Special

• First Cask Strength Wheated Bourbon ever released by Castle & Key.

• Bottled at 108.2 proof (54.1% ABV) — uncut and unfiltered for maximum authenticity.

• Mash bill: 73% white corn, 17% malted barley, 10% white winter wheat.

• Aged 7 years in new charred American oak barrels within the historic Castle & Key rickhouses.

• Blended by Master Blender Brett Connors, known for his layered and balanced palate profiles.

• Limited release of 109 barrels, making it a collectible for enthusiasts and Kentucky bourbon fans alike.

• Bottled in Castle & Key’s signature column-inspired glass design, evoking the distillery’s architectural heritage.

How to Enjoy

Enjoy Castle & Key Cask Strength Wheated Bourbon neat to appreciate its smooth yet intense profile, or add a few drops of water to open its fruit and spice layers. It pairs beautifully with dark chocolate, caramel desserts, or smoked pecans. This limited release is best savored slowly as a standout moment in Castle & Key’s modern bourbon story.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is Castle & Key Cask Strength Wheated Bourbon Batch 1?
   It’s the distillery’s first wheated bourbon released at cask strength, aged 7 years and bottled at 108.2 proof.

2. What is the mash bill?
   73% white corn, 17% malted barley, and 10% white winter wheat.

3. Is it chill filtered or colored?
   No — it’s non-chill filtered and bottled at natural color to preserve texture and flavor.

4. How many barrels were used?
   A total of 109 barrels, making this a limited collector’s release.

5. Where can I buy Castle & Key Cask Strength Wheated Bourbon Batch 1 (2025 Release)?
   You can purchase Castle & Key Cask Strength Wheated Bourbon Batch 1 (2025 Release) directly from The Barrel Tap, a trusted online source for premium Kentucky bourbons and limited editions.