Description
Wheatley Craft Distilled Vodka is the vision of Buffalo Trace Master Distiller Harlen Wheatley, who set out to create a premium small-batch vodka that embodies purity, balance, and craftsmanship. Using his custom-built micro-still and a unique wheat-based recipe, Wheatley Vodka undergoes an intensive distillation and filtration process, resulting in a spirit that is exceptionally smooth, crisp, and refined.
Product Details:
- Master Distiller: Harlen Wheatley
- Style: Craft Vodka
- Base Grains: Wheat and other select grains
- Distillation: 10 times distilled (seven on micro-still with wheat, three additional with grain blend)
- Filtration: Triple filtered
- ABV: 41% (82 proof)
Sensory :
On the nose, Wheatley Vodka is pure and crisp with subtle grain notes. The palate offers a clean, fresh taste with a silky mouthfeel, finishing with delicate hints of soft vanilla and a touch of natural sweetness. Harlen Wheatley describes it simply: “This is how vodka is supposed to taste.”
Awards & Accolades:
- Silver – 2024 World Vodka Awards
- Silver – 2023 International Wine & Spirits Competition
- Silver – 2023 New York World Wine & Spirits Competition
- 85–89 Points – 2023 Ultimate Spirits Challenge
Distiller’s Background:
Buffalo Trace Distillery, located in Frankfort, Kentucky, is one of the most awarded distilleries in the world, renowned for its historic bourbon and innovative spirits. With Wheatley Vodka, Master Distiller Harlen Wheatley applies the same philosophy of precision and quality that has made Buffalo Trace famous, demonstrating how careful grain selection, patient distillation, and masterful blending can elevate vodka to an artisanal level.
Serving Suggestions:
Serve Wheatley Vodka well-chilled and neat for a pure expression of its craftsmanship, or over ice with a lemon twist for a refreshing sip. Its clean, balanced profile makes it ideal in cocktails, shining in classics such as a Martini, Moscow Mule, or Bloody Mary, while also offering a versatile foundation for creative modern builds.
Wheatley Craft Distilled Vodka represents the intersection of heritage and innovation, crafted with uncompromising attention to detail. For enthusiasts and casual drinkers alike, it stands as a vodka that defines quality, purity, and character in every glass.
