Unlock the Castle! 🏰 Castle & Key Cask Strength Wheated Bourbon Review
We’re heading back to Frankfort, Kentucky! After a visit to the historic Castle & Key Distillery during the Glen’s Creek Chili Fest, we finally got our hands on a bottle of their Cask Strength Wheated Bourbon (Batch 1).
Is this 7-year-old “sweet mash” wheater the bottle that changes everything for Castle & Key fans? In this episode, Wayne and Rebecca dive into the unique mash bill—featuring white corn and a surprisingly high 17% malted barley—to see if this Double Platinum ASCOT Award winner lives up to the hype.
From the “bakery-like” nose to a palate that Wayne describes as a “barley punch” and Rebecca finds “soft and luscious,” we break down the mouthfeel, the “squeaky teeth” finish, and why this craft distillery is finally hitting its stride.
Whether you’re a fan of wheated bourbons or have been waiting for Castle & Key’s own distillate to age, you won’t want to miss this Tuesday tasting!
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Castle & Key Cask Strength Wheated, Batch 1
- Classification: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
- Distillery: Castle & Key (Frankfort, KY)
- Mash Bill: 73% White Corn, 10% White Winter Wheat, 17% Malted Barley
- Age: 7 Years
- Proof: 108.2
- MSRP: $60-65
- Released: Blended in 2025
- Other: Non-chill filtered; earned Double Platinum at the 2025 ASCOT Awards. It uses a “Sweet Mash” process and a notably high percentage of malted barley for a wheated bourbon.
- Purchased: 02/28/2026 for $70 at Castle & Key Distillery
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NOTE: The spirit in this review was purchased by us. We were not compensated by the spirit producer for this review. This is simply our opinion based on what we tasted on this day. Please drink responsibly.
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