SOURCED Bourbon Single Barrel Select is a 5-year straight wheated bourbon whiskey bottled at cask strength 116 proof, featuring a high-corn mash bill with wheat as the flavoring grain. Distilled in Kentucky and carefully selected by Manifest Distilling in Jacksonville, Florida, this single barrel expression showcases the smooth, approachable character that wheat brings to bourbon while maintaining bold, full-proof intensity.
The SOURCED brand represents Manifest Distilling's commitment to sourcing exceptional barrels from established Kentucky distilleries, then hand-selecting single barrels that meet their exacting standards. Each barrel is chosen for its unique character and bottled without filtration to preserve the full spectrum of flavors that develop during aging.
Tasting Notes
- Nose: Vanilla custard, caramel corn, honeyed wheat bread, candied orange peel, light baking spices
- Palate: Rich vanilla cream, butterscotch, toasted wheat, dark chocolate, cinnamon spice, barrel char
- Finish: Long finish with lingering wheat sweetness, oak tannins, warm spices, hint of tobacco
Product Details
| Spirit Type | Straight Wheated Bourbon Whiskey |
|---|---|
| ABV | 58.0% (116 Proof) |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Age Statement | 5 Years |
| Distillery | O.Z. Tyler Distillery |
| Bottled By | Manifest Distilling |
| Region | Kentucky/Florida |
| Mash Bill | 70% Corn, 21% Wheat, 9% Malted Barley |
Perfect For
- Neat Sipping: Full proof intensity showcases the wheated bourbon's complexity
- Cocktail Crafting: High proof cuts through mixers while wheat adds smoothness
- Bourbon Exploration: Experience how wheat grain creates a different bourbon profile
- Single Barrel Appreciation: Each bottle represents a unique barrel selection
Frequently Asked Questions
What does SOURCED Single Barrel Select taste like?
SOURCED Single Barrel Select delivers rich vanilla and caramel flavors with the characteristic smoothness of wheated bourbon, balanced by warm spices and oak. The wheat in the mash bill creates a softer, more approachable profile compared to rye-heavy bourbons, while the 116 proof provides bold intensity and full flavor extraction.
Is SOURCED Bourbon good for cocktails?
Yes, this high-proof wheated bourbon works excellently in cocktails where you want bold bourbon flavor that won't get lost. The 116 proof cuts through mixers effectively, while the wheat grain adds smoothness to classic cocktails like Old Fashioned or Manhattan. Try it in spirit-forward drinks that showcase bourbon character.
How should I drink SOURCED Single Barrel Select?
This bourbon shines neat or with a splash of water to open up the flavors. At 116 proof, adding a few drops of water can help reveal more subtle notes while taming the heat. It's also excellent on the rocks or in premium cocktails where you want full bourbon flavor impact.
What makes this different from other bourbons?
The wheat-forward mash bill sets this apart from typical rye-spiced bourbons, creating a smoother, more vanilla-forward profile. As a single barrel selection, each bottle offers unique characteristics from that specific barrel, and the cask strength bottling preserves all the natural flavors without dilution or chill filtration.
Is SOURCED Bourbon worth the price?
For wheated bourbon enthusiasts and single barrel collectors, this offers solid value with its 5-year age statement, high proof, and careful barrel selection. The combination of Kentucky distillation with Florida bottling expertise provides quality sourced bourbon at a reasonable entry point for cask strength expressions.
You must be 21 years of age or older to purchase this product.