{"product_id":"bernheim-original-20th-anniversary-10-year-cask-strength-wheat-whiskey","title":"Bernheim 20th Anniversary 10 Year Cask Strength Wheat Whiskey","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"175\" data-end=\"920\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"175\" data-end=\"249\"\u003eBernheim Original 20th Anniversary 10 Year Cask Strength Wheat Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e is a landmark limited edition that celebrates two decades of one of American whiskey’s most distinctive category pioneers. Released by Heaven Hill in \u003cstrong data-start=\"400\" data-end=\"408\"\u003e2026\u003c\/strong\u003e to mark the \u003cstrong data-start=\"421\" data-end=\"441\"\u003e20th anniversary\u003c\/strong\u003e of Bernheim Original, this special bottling is made from a selection of barrels aged \u003cstrong data-start=\"527\" data-end=\"539\"\u003e10 years\u003c\/strong\u003e and bottled at \u003cstrong data-start=\"555\" data-end=\"580\"\u003e115 proof (57.5% ABV)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Unlike wheated bourbon, Bernheim is a true \u003cstrong data-start=\"625\" data-end=\"660\"\u003eKentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e, built on a mashbill of \u003cstrong data-start=\"685\" data-end=\"731\"\u003e51% wheat, 37% corn, and 12% malted barley\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving it a softer, rounder, more cereal-driven profile than traditional bourbon while still delivering mature oak depth and cask-strength intensity. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"922\" data-end=\"943\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"922\" data-end=\"943\"\u003eProcess \u0026amp; Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"945\" data-end=\"1575\"\u003eHeaven Hill positions the 20th Anniversary release as a tribute to Bernheim’s long-running role in helping define the wheat whiskey category. The whiskey was produced at the historic \u003cstrong data-start=\"1128\" data-end=\"1151\"\u003eBernheim Distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e and aged in Heaven Hill’s \u003cstrong data-start=\"1178\" data-end=\"1202\"\u003eBardstown rickhouses\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the final release built from a small-batch selection of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1265\" data-end=\"1288\"\u003e10-year-old barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e. That extra age pushes the whiskey well beyond the flagship Bernheim Original, which Whisky Advocate notes is currently \u003cstrong data-start=\"1409\" data-end=\"1424\"\u003e7 years old\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving the anniversary edition a broader, more mature profile while preserving the signature Bernheim softness. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1577\" data-end=\"1953\"\u003eOn the nose, brand notes published in multiple release writeups describe \u003cstrong data-start=\"1650\" data-end=\"1709\"\u003ecinnamon and baking spices layered with vanilla and oak\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating an aromatic profile that feels rich and welcoming rather than overly aggressive. The mature wheat-forward base keeps the spice polished, while the additional years in barrel add weight and depth. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1955\" data-end=\"2332\"\u003eThe palate is described as \u003cstrong data-start=\"1982\" data-end=\"2008\"\u003erich and full-flavored\u003c\/strong\u003e, with notes of \u003cstrong data-start=\"2024\" data-end=\"2053\"\u003emolasses and butterscotch\u003c\/strong\u003e unfolding into a whiskey that feels round, sweet, and substantial without losing structure. Early retailer commentary also highlights a profile that is \u003cstrong data-start=\"2206\" data-end=\"2241\"\u003esweet, nutty, and almost creamy\u003c\/strong\u003e, with notable refinement despite the elevated proof. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2334\" data-end=\"2736\"\u003eThe finish carries a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2355\" data-end=\"2373\"\u003epeppery warmth\u003c\/strong\u003e that lingers with balance, spice, and smooth depth. That combination of mature sweetness, soft grain character, and warming spice is what makes this bottle especially appealing: it has the proof and age to satisfy serious whiskey drinkers, but it still presents with the approachable richness that has long defined Bernheim. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2738\" data-end=\"3208\"\u003eWhat makes \u003cstrong data-start=\"2749\" data-end=\"2823\"\u003eBernheim Original 20th Anniversary 10 Year Cask Strength Wheat Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e special is the combination of \u003cstrong data-start=\"2854\" data-end=\"2956\"\u003ecategory significance, decade-long aging, limited-edition scarcity, and cask-strength presentation\u003c\/strong\u003e. Whisky Advocate noted that Bernheim Original helped pioneer modern wheat whiskey when it launched 20 years ago, and this anniversary release turns that legacy into a more mature, more powerful collector’s bottle. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3210\" data-end=\"3612\"\u003eServe it \u003cstrong data-start=\"3219\" data-end=\"3227\"\u003eneat\u003c\/strong\u003e to appreciate the full depth of its mature wheat profile, or add a few drops of water to further open the vanilla, butterscotch, and baking-spice notes. It should also perform beautifully over a large cube for a slower sipping pour; that serving recommendation is an inference based on its \u003cstrong data-start=\"3518\" data-end=\"3531\"\u003e115-proof\u003c\/strong\u003e bottling and the official tasting profile. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3614\" data-end=\"3644\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3614\" data-end=\"3644\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3646\" data-end=\"3954\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3646\" data-end=\"3729\"\u003eWhat is Bernheim Original 20th Anniversary 10 Year Cask Strength Wheat Whiskey?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3729\" data-end=\"3732\"\u003eIt is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"3740\" data-end=\"3772\"\u003elimited-edition 2026 release\u003c\/strong\u003e from Heaven Hill celebrating the \u003cstrong data-start=\"3806\" data-end=\"3826\"\u003e20th anniversary\u003c\/strong\u003e of Bernheim Original, made from \u003cstrong data-start=\"3859\" data-end=\"3882\"\u003e10-year-old barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e and bottled at \u003cstrong data-start=\"3898\" data-end=\"3915\"\u003ecask strength\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3956\" data-end=\"4268\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3956\" data-end=\"4057\"\u003eWhat are the key specs of Bernheim Original 20th Anniversary 10 Year Cask Strength Wheat Whiskey?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4057\" data-end=\"4060\"\u003eIt is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"4068\" data-end=\"4103\"\u003eKentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e with a mashbill of \u003cstrong data-start=\"4123\" data-end=\"4169\"\u003e51% wheat, 37% corn, and 12% malted barley\u003c\/strong\u003e, aged \u003cstrong data-start=\"4176\" data-end=\"4188\"\u003e10 years\u003c\/strong\u003e and bottled at \u003cstrong data-start=\"4204\" data-end=\"4229\"\u003e115 proof \/ 57.5% ABV\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4270\" data-end=\"4661\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4270\" data-end=\"4371\"\u003eWhat flavors characterize Bernheim Original 20th Anniversary 10 Year Cask Strength Wheat Whiskey?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4371\" data-end=\"4374\"\u003eOfficial release notes describe aromas of \u003cstrong data-start=\"4416\" data-end=\"4461\"\u003ecinnamon, baking spices, vanilla, and oak\u003c\/strong\u003e, a palate of \u003cstrong data-start=\"4475\" data-end=\"4504\"\u003emolasses and butterscotch\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a finish marked by \u003cstrong data-start=\"4529\" data-end=\"4547\"\u003epeppery warmth\u003c\/strong\u003e. Early commentary also points to a \u003cstrong data-start=\"4583\" data-end=\"4614\"\u003esweet, nutty, almost creamy\u003c\/strong\u003e texture. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4663\" data-end=\"4997\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4663\" data-end=\"4759\"\u003eHow should you enjoy Bernheim Original 20th Anniversary 10 Year Cask Strength Wheat Whiskey?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4759\" data-end=\"4762\"\u003eIt is best suited for \u003cstrong data-start=\"4784\" data-end=\"4800\"\u003eneat sipping\u003c\/strong\u003e, a few drops of water, or a large cube. That recommendation is based on its proof and tasting structure rather than a specific producer serving instruction. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4999\" data-end=\"5361\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4999\" data-end=\"5093\"\u003eWhat makes Bernheim Original 20th Anniversary 10 Year Cask Strength Wheat Whiskey special?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"5093\" data-end=\"5096\"\u003eIts appeal comes from the combination of \u003cstrong data-start=\"5137\" data-end=\"5246\"\u003e20th-anniversary significance, true wheat whiskey identity, 10-year maturity, and cask-strength intensity\u003c\/strong\u003e, all tied to one of the most important long-running names in the category.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Garden State - ABG","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48351871336696,"sku":"80194","price":84.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0352\/3140\/0072\/files\/Bernheim_Original_20th_Anniversary_10_Year_Cask_Strength_Wheat_Whiskey_1024x1024_8cab496e-923e-402f-820f-3e224f834a87.webp?v=1778358738","url":"https:\/\/thebourboncentral.com\/products\/bernheim-original-20th-anniversary-10-year-cask-strength-wheat-whiskey","provider":"Bourbon Central","version":"1.0","type":"link"}