You know, if there's one topic that sparks debate and curiosity among bourbon enthusiasts, it's definitely wheated bourbons. Today, we're doing a deep dive into these unique spirits with an incredible panel: the always insightful Brian Haara, the ever-knowledgeable Blake Riber, and our good friend Nick Beiter. We're exploring the history and the recent surge in popularity of these bourbons, tracing their lineage back to legendary names like Maker's Mark and Stitzel-Weller. But the conversation quickly shifts to a spirited debate: what truly makes a bourbon wheated?
Kenny leads a roundtable discussion on the rise of wheated bourbonsBrian shares his initial experiences with wheated expressionsBlake discusses the historical legacy of Maker's Mark and "poor man's Pappy"A debate on how to define a wheated bourbon, including brands like PenelopeExamination of marketing's role in consumer understanding of wheated bourbonsInsights into how wheated bourbons compare to rye-based counterpartsSpeculation on the future evolution of the wheated bourbon categorySupport this podcast on Patreon
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