45th Parallel Red Fife Heritage Grain Wheat Whiskey comes from 45th Parallel Distillery in New Richmond, Wisconsin. It uses a mash bill of 72% Red Fife wheat with corn and malted barley and bottles at 48% ABV, retailing for about $50. Red Fife, a heritage wheat variety originating in Canada in 1842, dominated grain production across Canada and the northern United States from the mid-1800s through the early 1900s.
This could work for a more casual drinking crowd, one that I imagine would be more likely to try this product, considering the limited distribution. To that end, I think Red Fife would work well as an introductory pour for whiskey-curious individuals who aren’t ready to dive in headfirst.
