Dry Fly Straight Wheat Whiskey is a 100% soft wheat whiskey from Washington, made to be light, smooth, and highly approachable. It offers sweet grain, vanilla, mild spice, and a gentle oak presence when bottled at standard strength (90 proof), with more intensity available in its cask strength versions. Ideal for those who want the sweetness of a wheated spirit without the heavy rye-oriented spice, and a good choice for both casual sipping and elevated cocktails.

Key Specs & Origin

Feature Detail Name / Producer Dry Fly Straight Washington Wheat Whiskey Dry Fly Distilling, Spokane, Washington, USA Grain Bill 100% wheat (soft-white wheat) sourced locally from farms near the distillery Ageing Aged in new, 53-gallon American oak barrels. For the standard whiskey, aged over 3 years. For some finishes or barrel-strength variants, similarly aged before finishing or bottling Proof / ABV Standard Straight version: 90 proof / 45% ABV
Size 750 mL Other variants Port Barrel Finish version (3 years + 9-12 months finishing in port wine barrels)

Tasting Profile

Here are common tasting notes from reviews and Dry Flys own descriptions:

Sensory Component Notes Appearance Light amber with golden tones; darker shades in port-finished versions Nose / Aroma Sweet wheat grain; vanilla; caramel; light floral or bread/doughy notes; in the port-finished variant, added fruit (grape / plum / red wine) and oak whispers Palate / Taste Smooth, gentle, sweet wheat flavor; honey or caramel sweets; vanilla cream; mild baking spice; in higher proof versions more warmth and oak influence; port finish adds red fruit, wine sweetness, and complementary tannin/acid balance in that variant Finish Medium length; gentle sweetness lingers; oak and mild spice on the tail end; in port-finished, fruit and wine barrel influence persist with a more mellow oak/tannin presence

What Makes It Special

• 100% wheat mash less common in American whisky, gives creamier, softer profile, distinct from corn- or rye dominated whiskies.

• Local grain sourcing Dry Fly uses wheat from nearby farms, enhancing terroir and supporting local agriculture.

• Multiple expressions standard (Straight) version is more mellow; cask strength offers boldness; finishing (e.g. port barrels) offers a richer, fruit-accented alternative.

• Good accolades the standard version has been awarded well (Gold Medal at Whiskies of the World, ~91-points in Tasting Panel)

• Very approachable smooth and sweet, not overpowering, which helps draw in those new to whiskey or who dislike rye bitterness.

• Versatile works neat, with a bit of ice, or in cocktails without being masked.

• High-proof and finish variants offer more intensity and complexity for the more seasoned whiskey drinker.

Use & Pairing Suggestions

• Neat or with large ice / splash of water to open aromas and ease alcohol burn in higher proofs.

• Easy cocktails such as a Wheat Whiskey Sour, or swapping in this wheat whiskey for bourbon in an Old Fashioned (especially with finishing variants) to emphasize fruitnotes.

• Pair with food: Desserts like crme brle, almond cake, fruit tarts; cheeses that can balance sweetness such as triple crme or mild goat; possibly smoked or roasted poultry to match the grain sweetness.