Tag: Soft Red Wheat

Holladay Soft Red Wheat Rickhouse Proof

To say I’m impressed with Holladay Distillery is an understatement. Having tasted both recipes (wheat and rye bourbon) and nearly every expression, I can attest they’re doing things right. I suppose it only makes sense when your master distiller’s inspiration is Jimmy Russell.

Pour: Holladay Soft Red Wheat Rickhouse Proof
Proof: 119.9 (batch dependent)
Age: 6 years
Color: dense copper
Nose: English toffee, syrupy oak char, blood orange
Taste: brown sugar, charred sweet corn, caramel chew
Finish: long w/ vanilla spice, woody cola, baked cinnamon

Overall: Move over, Maker’s Mark Cask Strength. Watch out, Weller Full Proof. Holladay Distillery’s Soft Red Wheat Rickhouse Proof has the depth and complexity of a serious contender. Given national distribution, this could very well be a game-changer.

Rating: Here’s the proof.

Bottle courtesy of Holladay Distillery, Weston, MO.

Holladay Soft Red Wheat Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon

Last year, I reviewed Holladay Distillery’s Bottled-in-Bond rye bourbon. I had low expectations at the time. Boy, was I surprised! Today, I’m diving into Holladay’s Soft Red Wheat Bottled-in-Bond expression. Naturally, my expectations are much higher. Let’s see if I’m right.

Pour: Holladay Soft Red Wheat Bourbon (BiB)
Proof: 100
Age: 6 years
Color: rich amber
Nose: vanilla, butter toffee, maraschino cherry
Taste: caramel drizzle, fresh-baked sugar cookie, nutmeg
Finish: moderate length w/ buttered wheat toast & honey, light spice

Overall: While not significantly complex, Holladay’s Soft Red Wheat is everything the producer claims and more. Sweet? Yes. Soft? Yes. I’ll add to that delicious and incredibly pleasant to sip. If you have the opportunity to try or buy, do both.

Rating: MO better bourbon

Bottle courtesy of Holladay Distillery, Weston, MO.