Tasting Notes
- Nose: Rich vanilla custard, honeyed wheat, toasted oak, brown butter, subtle baking spices
- Palate: Creamy caramel, cinnamon roll sweetness, dark chocolate, roasted almonds, peppery heat
- Finish: Long finish with lingering wheat sweetness, oak tannins, warming spice, and hints of leather
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 (Distilled), Jacksonville, Florida (Bottled) |
| Mash Bill | 70% Corn, 21% Wheat, 9% Barley |
Perfect For
- Neat Sipping: High proof intensity with wheated bourbon smoothness creates an ideal sipper
- Whiskey Cocktails: Bold flavor profile stands up beautifully in Old Fashioned and Manhattan variations
- Collector Bottles: Single barrel selections offer unique character for bourbon enthusiasts
- Bourbon Tastings: Excellent example of wheated bourbon style at barrel strength
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Sourced Bourbon Single Barrel Select taste like?
This wheated bourbon delivers rich caramel and vanilla sweetness balanced by warming baking spices and oak. The high wheat content creates a softer, more approachable mouthfeel compared to rye-heavy bourbons, while the 116 proof provides intensity and full flavor development. Expect creamy textures with notes of cinnamon, chocolate, and toasted nuts.
Is Sourced Bourbon good for cocktails?
Absolutely - the 116 proof strength ensures the bourbon's character shines through in cocktails without being overwhelmed by mixers. The wheated mash bill provides excellent balance in classic cocktails like Old Fashioneds and Manhattans, while the single barrel intensity adds complexity to whiskey sours and boulevardiers.
How should I drink Sourced Single Barrel Select?
This bourbon is excellent neat or with a splash of water to open up the flavors. The high proof can be intense initially, so adding a few drops of water helps reveal the wheated bourbon's natural sweetness and complexity. It also works beautifully in premium cocktails where you want the bourbon character to be the star.
What makes wheated bourbon different from regular bourbon?
Wheated bourbons like Sourced use wheat as the flavoring grain instead of rye, creating a softer, sweeter profile with less spice bite. This results in more vanilla, caramel, and honey notes, with a creamier mouthfeel. Famous wheated bourbons include Maker's Mark and the Pappy Van Winkle line, making this style highly sought after by collectors.
Is Sourced Bourbon worth the price for a 5-year bourbon?
The value lies in the single barrel selection process and wheated mash bill, which are typically found in more premium expressions. At 116 proof with careful barrel selection, this offers the complexity and intensity usually associated with older or more expensive wheated bourbons, making it an excellent entry point into high-proof wheated bourbon territory.
You must be 21 years of age or older to purchase this product.