Bourbon Day 6/14/25

[LMichaels]

Like you saw Weller at Costco, or their Kirkland brand? If they have Weller, you should buy it. Great elite level bourbon that is also super approachable. It's damn near impossible to find in Florida since only ABC super stores have the exclusive contract for it in the state.

Ya know the "Wheated Bourbon" words struck me and I didn't see the brand name. I may grab a bottle regardless of brand and give it a go. I was somewhat surprised trying that Larceny for the first time (especially after mostly being a Scotch drinker). I was surprised at how sweet the Larceny is compared to my scotches

 

[DuaneMac]

A couple of other posters and I accidentally hijacked the Stars and Stripes kettle thread because I use it and my Stealth kettle to hold some of my bourbon collection.

Seems it would be more appropriate here. Lol. And, like someone already said, everyday is bourbon day at my house

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And,, I need a couple more kettles, apparently. Ha

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Rest of the collection.... I might have a problem. Lol

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Wow, that’s quite an impressive collection! My Son has just started to collect, he set up a little nook in his townhouse. I wouldn’t be able to do that, I’d have a collection of empty bottles! That’s why I collect lanterns, you can’t drink them!

 

[DuaneMac]

I LOVEEEEEEEEEEEEE THAT TREE HOUSE!!!!!!!!

It was very nice, all the comforts of home!

 

[MikeLucky]

Ya know the "Wheated Bourbon" words struck me and I didn't see the brand name. I may grab a bottle regardless of brand and give it a go. I was somewhat surprised trying that Larceny for the first time (especially after mostly being a Scotch drinker). I was surprised at how sweet the Larceny is compared to my scotches

Larceny is a very good wheated bourbon and available everywhere. Can't go wrong with that at all. And, yes the wheated bourbons will be sweet. That's why they are coveted by people just getting into the bourbon journey. Bardstown, Penelope, Green River, and Wilderness Trail all make great wheaters too.

Wow, that’s quite an impressive collection! My Son has just started to collect, he set up a little nook in his townhouse. I wouldn’t be able to do that, I’d have a collection of empty bottles! That’s why I collect lanterns, you can’t drink them!

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Thanks. Much like with Webers, once I decided I was in I went hard. lol

Your boy has a great start going. Space can be an issue if you go crazy. Ask me how I know. LOL And, I don't call it a collection, I call it a SELECTION. I drink my bourbon. They aren't for show or to be flipped.

 

[LMichaels]

So Mike my bottle of Larceny does not have the term Wheated on it. Ok just this this minute I looked at the label and in small print at the bottom it's noted as "Wheated". I guess it explains the sweetness then

 

[MikeLucky]

So Mike my bottle of Larceny does not have the term Wheated on it. Ok just this this minute I looked at the label and in small print at the bottom it's noted as "Wheated". I guess it explains the sweetness then

Yep, you can just look up the mash bill.

According to the Googles...
Larceny Small Batch Bourbon uses a wheated mash bill, meaning it replaces the more common rye with wheat in the recipe. The specific proportions are 68% corn, 20% wheat, and 12% malted barley. This "wheated" profile is known for producing a smoother, softer flavor compared to bourbons with rye in the mash bill.

Other than the Buffalo Trace brands, the mash bills are disclosed and a lot of times right on the bottle. BT is cagy about their mash bills and their aging but there are good educated guesses on them.