WhistlePig Declaration Wheat Whiskey is a high-wheat American whiskey made from a blend of whiskeys sourced in Vermont and Indiana. The whiskey is double-aged in new American oak barrels before being finished in Wave Stave barrels, a process designed to create a gradient of toasted flavors and added complexity. Bottled at 43% ABV (86 proof), it is a limited-time release commemorating the United States' 250th anniversary and retails for around $87.
Quite sweet on the palate with a healthy dollop of almond butter and orange blossom honey, the rye influence is at first less evident but builds as the midpalate develops, effectively melding sweet and spice.