Dry Fly Cask Strength Wheat Whiskey is a bold, 100% wheat whiskey aged for over 3 years and bottled at barrel strength (~120 proof / 60% ABV). It delivers a rich, sweet grain charactercream, caramel, custardwith floral, fruit, and spice accents. For fans of wheat whiskies (especially those looking for something dramatic), its a standout for its intensity and flavor clarity.

Key Specs & Origin

Feature Detail Brand / Producer Dry Fly Distilling, Washington State, USA Type / Style Straight wheat whiskey 100% soft white wheat mashbill Age Aged over 3 years in new, 53-gallon American oak barrels Proof / ABV 120 proof (60% ABV) uncut / barrel strength Awards & Ratings Gold Medal Whiskies of the World 2018; Tasting Panel Magazine 2020 93 points; Jim Murray Whiskey Bible 2018 94.5 points

Tasting Profile

Here are some of the flavor / aroma and finish notes based on reviews:

Sensory Element Notes Nose / Aroma Custard, baked bread, vanilla, caramel, apple and pear, buttered caramel; some sweet fruity & floral overtones; sometimes hints of bread crust and roasted nuts. Palate / Taste Rich sweetness honey, cinnamon, caramel, vanilla cream. Fruit (pear, apple) plus dessert-like elements; some spice (nutmeg, cinnamon) develops; creamy and full mouthfeel despite high proof. Finish Long, with strong sweet/spice interplay: more cinnamon, black pepper, lingering honey; oak influence becomes more apparent; dessert tones like crme brle over a backdrop of warmth.

What Makes It Special

• 100% Wheat unusual to see a whiskey made completely from wheat rather than corn or rye as the dominant grain. It gives a distinct softness and creaminess.

• High Proof & Aging aged ~3 years and bottled at 60% ABV allows the oak, spice, and grain character to shine without being overly harsh.

• Flavor Clarity many reviews praise how cleanly the wheat character comes through, balanced with dessert-like sweetness and spice, without being muddled.

• Recognition strong ratings and awards reinforce its credibility among both enthusiasts and critics.

• Excellent for sipping especially if you enjoy sweet, dessert-like whiskies with a lot of character.

• Bold and full-flavored. Because of the barrel proof, you get warmth and complexity.

• Good conversation starter whiskey: its uniqueness as a wheat whiskey, plus its proof, makes it memorable.

Use & Pairing Suggestions

• Neat: Best served neat in a tulip or Glencairn glass so the aroma can develop; give it time in the glass.

• With Water: A few drops of water helps open up some spice and oak without weakening its sweet backbone.

• Cocktails: Could be used in rich whiskey cocktails that can stand up to proof e.g. Old Fashioned (reduce sugar), or a Wheat Whiskey Smash with bright citrus to counterbalance the sweetness.

• Food Pairing: Desserts like crme brle, apple pie, caramel pudding; beignet or sweet bread; cheeses with a creamy, mild profile; perhaps chocolaty or fruit-based sweets.