Tasting Notes
- Nose: Creamy vanilla custard, brown butter, honey wheat bread, light oak spice
- Palate: Butterscotch candy, sweet corn, caramelized sugar, soft wheat warmth, gentle baking spices
- Finish: Medium length with lingering caramel, sweet corn, and a whisper of Louisiana humidity
Product Details
| Spirit Type | Louisiana Straight Bourbon Whiskey |
|---|---|
| ABV | 50.0% (100 Proof) |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Age Statement | NAS (No Age Statement) |
| Distillery | Distillerie Acadian |
| Region | New Iberia, Louisiana |
| Mash Bill | 62% Corn, 25% Wheat, 13% Malted Barley |
| Special Features | Non-chill filtered, DSP-LA-20012 |
Perfect For
- Home Bar Exploration: Adding unique Louisiana character to your American whiskey collection
- Cocktail Innovation: The wheat-forward mash bill creates exceptional Old Fashioneds and Boulevardiers
- Southern Spirit Discovery: Experiencing how Louisiana's climate creates distinctive bourbon profiles
- Neat Sipping Sessions: The 100-proof strength perfectly balances power with wheated smoothness
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Distillerie Acadian Matrimony Wheated taste like?
Matrimony Wheated delivers creamy vanilla and butterscotch flavors with sweet corn notes and a soft, rounded character from its 25% wheat mash bill. The Louisiana climate aging creates natural sweetness with gentle spice, making it notably smoother than rye-heavy bourbons while maintaining 100-proof intensity.
Is this bourbon good for cocktails?
Yes, the wheated mash bill and 100-proof strength make Matrimony excellent for cocktails. The wheat creates natural sweetness that enhances classic bourbon cocktails like Old Fashioneds and Manhattans, while the proof ensures the whiskey character doesn't get lost when mixed.
How does Louisiana bourbon differ from Kentucky bourbon?
Louisiana's hot, humid climate accelerates bourbon maturation, creating more concentrated flavors in less time than Kentucky's cooler climate. Matrimony showcases this with intense vanilla and caramel notes that typically require longer aging in traditional bourbon regions, plus unique humidity-influenced complexity.
Is Distillerie Acadian Matrimony Wheated worth buying?
At 100 proof with a distinctive wheated mash bill from Louisiana, Matrimony offers excellent value for bourbon enthusiasts seeking unique American whiskey expressions. The non-chill filtered presentation and Louisiana terroir provide character you won't find in mainstream Kentucky bourbons.
What bourbons are similar to Matrimony Wheated?
If you enjoy wheated bourbons like Maker's Mark or Weller, Matrimony Wheated offers similar smoothness with Louisiana intensity. For fans of craft American whiskey with regional character, compare it to other Southern distilleries like Chattanooga Whiskey or Virginia Distillery Company.
You must be 21 years of age or older to purchase this product.