Tasting Notes
- Nose: Vanilla custard, toasted oak, caramel apple, warm baking spices, honeyed wheat
- Palate: Rich butterscotch, cinnamon roll, dark chocolate, candied orange peel, gentle pepper heat
- Finish: Long, warming finish with oak tannins, vanilla bean, and lingering sweet wheat character
Product Details
| Spirit Type | Wheated Bourbon Whiskey |
|---|---|
| ABV | 50.0% (100 Proof) |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Age Statement | 10 Years 4 Months |
| Distillery | Corbin Cash Spirits, Inc. |
| Region | California, USA |
| Barrel Type | Single Barrel |
| Bottling | Cask Strength |
Perfect For
- Neat Sipping: The cask strength intensity balanced by wheated softness creates an ideal contemplative pour
- Premium Cocktails: Elevates classic bourbon cocktails like Old Fashioneds and Boulevardiers with unique California character
- Whiskey Collectors: Single barrel releases offer distinctive, unrepeatable flavor profiles for enthusiasts
- Special Occasions: The 10+ year age statement and craft distillery heritage make this perfect for milestone celebrations
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Harris Ranch Wheated Bourbon taste like?
Harris Ranch wheated bourbon delivers a softer, sweeter profile than traditional rye-based bourbons, with prominent vanilla custard, butterscotch, and cinnamon roll flavors. The wheat creates a creamy mouthfeel while the 100 proof provides warming spice and complexity.
Is Harris Ranch Bourbon good for cocktails?
Absolutely - the wheated mash bill and cask strength make it exceptional for premium cocktails. It maintains character when mixed while adding unique California terroir to classic bourbon drinks like Manhattans and Whiskey Sours.
How should I drink Harris Ranch Wheated Bourbon?
Enjoy neat or with a splash of water to open up the flavors. The 100 proof can handle ice or mixing, but the single barrel character shines best when sipped slowly to appreciate the decade-plus aging complexity.
What makes this different from other wheated bourbons?
Unlike Kentucky wheated bourbons, this California expression benefits from the Golden State's unique climate and terroir. The single barrel bottling and 10+ year aging creates distinctive vanilla-forward character not found in mass-produced wheated offerings.
Is Harris Ranch Bourbon worth the price?
For a 10+ year aged, single barrel, cask strength American whiskey from a craft distillery, Harris Ranch offers excellent value. The combination of age statement, proof, and unique California provenance delivers complexity typically found in much higher-priced bottles.
You must be 21 years of age or older to purchase this product.