Holladay Soft Red Wheat Bottled In Bond 6 Year Old Straight Bourbon 750mL

Holladay Soft Red Wheat Bottled In Bond 6 Year Old Straight Bourbon

50% ABV | Bottled-in-Bond | 6 Years Aged | Mash Bill: 73% Corn, 15% Wheat, 12% Barley | Real Missouri Bourbon | 750mL

Process & Profile

Holladay Soft Red Wheat Bottled In Bond Bourbon is a rare expression of heritage, geography, and innovation—crafted at the historic Holladay Distillery in Weston, Missouri. Using the original Holladay recipe with a single key twist—substituting soft red winter wheat for rye—this bourbon delivers a smooth, rounded flavor that highlights the sweetness and softness of wheat grain.

Distilled in the original stillhouse, barreled in Missouri white oak, and aged for 6 years onsite in iron-clad rickhouses, this bourbon is bottled at 100 proof in compliance with the Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897. As one of the few wheat-based bourbons meeting these standards, it represents a true rarity in the American whiskey landscape.

Soft red wheat brings lower protein levels and a mellow, sweet character that creates a distinctly softer mouthfeel than its rye-based counterparts. Aged on a site with active limestone springs first charted by Lewis and Clark in 1804, this bourbon reflects both a deep respect for tradition and a uniquely Missouri terroir.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Sweet corn, vanilla cream, soft oak, and warm cereal grain.
Palate: Smooth and mellow with flavors of caramel, honey-drizzled wheat toast, orchard fruit, and subtle spice.
Finish: Long and graceful with a soft wheat sweetness and lingering vanilla oak.

What Makes It Special

• Soft Red Winter Wheat Mash Bill: Replaces rye for a smoother, sweeter profile.

• Bottled-in-Bond Certified: Distilled, aged, and bottled at 100 proof in a single season and location.

• Real Missouri Bourbon: Meets strict state laws for true Missouri whiskey designation.

• 6-Year Age Statement: Rare for a wheated bottled-in-bond release.

• Historic Distillery: Produced at the oldest distillery west of the Mississippi still operating on its original site, established in 1856.

How to Enjoy

Enjoy Holladay Soft Red Wheat neat or with a splash of water to open up its soft, grain-driven profile. It also makes a superb base for a wheated Bourbon Old Fashioned or Boulevardier. Pair it with roasted nuts, apple pie, or a charcuterie board for a rich, balanced tasting experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What makes this a Bottled-in-Bond bourbon?
It is made at one distillery, in one season, aged at least 4 years (in this case, 6), and bottled at exactly 100 proof.

2. What is soft red winter wheat and why does it matter?
It’s a softer, lower-protein wheat variety that lends a smoother, sweeter flavor to bourbon compared to rye.

3. What is the mash bill?
The mash bill is 73% corn, 15% soft red winter wheat, and 12% malted barley.

4. Is this considered a Missouri Bourbon?
Yes. It meets all legal requirements to be labeled Real Missouri Bourbon, including being made with Missouri-grown corn and aged in Missouri-made barrels.

5. Where is it produced?
At the Holladay Distillery in Weston, Missouri—founded in 1856 and still operating on its original site.