Bourbon Drinkers - Which Style Do You Prefer Wheated or Rye?

JohnnyFlake · 08-23-2012, 11:47 AM

For those of you who may not know, there are distinctly two different styles of Bourbon. There is the Rye, of which there are many, many and then there is the Wheated, of which there are not nearly as many. Of course, no matter if Rye or Wheated it must contain at least 51% Corn to be a Bourbon.

Which style do you prefer and what are some of your favorites, within that style, or for that matter, in both styles.

Personally, I much prefer the Wheated Style over the Rye. I will not name the ones I like at this time, so as not to influence others, however, I will say that my all time go to is Makers Mark!

BTW, there are a very, very few bourbons that are made from Malt, however, the number is so small, I chose not to include them in this discussion.

08-23-2012, 11:50 AM

Wheat over Rye all day for me. Not big on bourbon, but when I do drink it, I prefer wheat. Much smoother IMO, I like the profile of them better.

mosesbotbol · 08-28-2012, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ChicagoWhiteSox

Wheat over Rye all day for me. Not big on bourbon, but when I do drink it, I prefer wheat. Much smoother IMO, I like the profile of them better.

Same here. Rye is a handful to drink for me.

JohnnyFlake · 08-28-2012, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

Same here. Rye is a handful to drink for me.

Yes, Wheated Bourbons are much smoother than Rye Bourbons and some offer a slight sweetness on the finish.

Had me some Makers 46 last night, Oh Yea!

mosesbotbol · 08-28-2012, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyFlake

Yes, Wheated Bourbons are much smoother than Rye Bourbons and some offer a slight sweetness on the finish.

Had me some Makers 46 last night, Oh Yea!

I don't mind rye in beer or bread.

RevSmoke · 08-29-2012, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by RevSmoke

I don't know if they are wheated or rye, never paid that much attention to them.

Woodford Reserve
Eagle Rare
Buffalo Trace
Elijah Craig 12yr old (special for HiTime Wines)
Ridgemont Reserve 1792

These are the ones I like, so are they wheated or rye?

Peace of the Lord be with you.

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Originally Posted by JohnnyFlake

Yes, Wheated Bourbons are much smoother than Rye Bourbons and some offer a slight sweetness on the finish.

Had me some Makers 46 last night, Oh Yea!

So which of they ones I named are wheated?

If they are not, give me some examples of wheated bourbons. To me, the normal Makers Mark is nasty, not smooth at all. Of course, that is simply make taste/take on it.

If that is wheated, and if some of the others which I have tasted and found that I don't like (because I don't find them smooth) are wheated, then could we assume the smoothness is dependant upon individual palate?

Peace of the Lord be with you.

JohnnyFlake · 08-29-2012, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by RevSmoke

So which of they ones I named are wheated?

If they are not, give me some examples of wheated bourbons. To me, the normal Makers Mark is nasty, not smooth at all. Of course, that is simply make taste/take on it.

If that is wheated, and if some of the others which I have tasted and found that I don't like (because I don't find them smooth) are wheated, then could we assume the smoothness is dependant upon individual palate?

Peace of the Lord be with you.

See my post, number 12 in this thread. It has a listing of the most commonly known Wheated Bourbons.

Yes, taste is very subjective and different people, when tasting the same product, can perceive different flavor profile. However, it is commonly suggested by many bourbon drinkers that wheated bourbons do often offer a slight sweetness of the finish.

SteveH · 08-25-2012, 04:37 PM

Rye Guy

DaBear · 08-25-2012, 05:08 PM

I tend to go for wheateds, but I have nothing against a good rye

wrinklenuts · 08-25-2012, 09:11 PM

Wheated by a long shot!

LostAbbott · 08-25-2012, 10:14 PM

Any thing that was aged by pappy. Rye is great and so is wheat, just depends on my mood that day. Right now my two loves are Rowan creek(small batch wheated) and willett(the get all of their barrels from pappy then design their own mix).
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pektel · 08-26-2012, 12:15 PM

bulleit rye for me, please.
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Zanaspus · 08-27-2012, 12:54 PM

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bulleit rye for me, please.
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My fav. I actually prefer rye to bourbon, but if I'm going to drink bourbon, I prefer a wheater. Don't try to understand me.

tsolomon · 08-27-2012, 01:38 PM

Rye as Woodford Reserve is my favorite.

oooo35980 · 08-27-2012, 04:21 PM

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Rye as Woodford Reserve is my favorite.

+1

08-27-2012, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Zanaspus

My fav. I actually prefer rye to bourbon, but if I'm going to drink bourbon, I prefer a wheater. Don't try to understand me.

bourbon can be rye or wheat, so I'm not following

Frodo · 08-28-2012, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by pektel

bulleit rye for me, please.
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Originally Posted by Zanaspus

My fav. I actually prefer rye to bourbon, but if I'm going to drink bourbon, I prefer a wheater. Don't try to understand me.

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Originally Posted by ChicagoWhiteSox

bourbon can be rye or wheat, so I'm not following

I think what Zanaspus meant is that he prefers straight rye to bourbon but within the bourbon category he would prefer wheaters to ryed bourbon. At least that's what I got from it as he was responding to someone who liked Bulleit rye.

Zanaspus · 08-28-2012, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Frodo

I think what Zanaspus meant is that he prefers straight rye to bourbon but within the bourbon category he would prefer wheaters to ryed bourbon. At least that's what I got from it as he was responding to someone who liked Bulleit rye.

This.

andromalius · 08-27-2012, 02:29 PM

I've had rye, and I enjoy it. I've never had a wheat bourbon, unless I did and didn't know it.

JohnnyFlake · 08-27-2012, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by andromalius

I've had rye, and I enjoy it. I've never had a wheat bourbon, unless I did and didn't know it.

Here is a list of some of the more popular Wheated Bourbon Brands:

Makers Mark
Old Weller Antique
Old Weller 107
Old Weller 12yo
Van Winkle
Old Fitzgerald
Rebel Yell
Rebel Reserve
Cabin Still
David Nicholson 1843

08-23-2012, 11:47 AM	#1
JohnnyFlake Just an old Wiseguy! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: John Location: Henderson, Nevada Posts: 534 Trading: (18)	Bourbon Drinkers - Which Style Do You Prefer Wheated or Rye? For those of you who may not know, there are distinctly two different styles of Bourbon. There is the Rye, of which there are many, many and then there is the Wheated, of which there are not nearly as many. Of course, no matter if Rye or Wheated it must contain at least 51% Corn to be a Bourbon. Which style do you prefer and what are some of your favorites, within that style, or for that matter, in both styles. Personally, I much prefer the Wheated Style over the Rye. I will not name the ones I like at this time, so as not to influence others, however, I will say that my all time go to is Makers Mark! BTW, there are a very, very few bourbons that are made from Malt, however, the number is so small, I chose not to include them in this discussion. __________________ A real man only needs Seven things in his life, Cigars, Women, Guns, Whiskey, Beer, Beans & Bacon! Last edited by JohnnyFlake; 08-23-2012 at 11:52 AM.

08-23-2012, 11:50 AM	#2
ChicagoWhiteSox Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Bourbon Drinkers - Which Style Do You Prefer Wheated or Rye? Wheat over Rye all day for me. Not big on bourbon, but when I do drink it, I prefer wheat. Much smoother IMO, I like the profile of them better.

08-25-2012, 04:37 PM	#8
SteveH You lookin at me ? Join Date: Mar 2011 First Name: Steve Location: Wilmington, DE Posts: 336 Trading: (4)	Re: Bourbon Drinkers - Which Style Do You Prefer Wheated or Rye? Rye Guy

08-25-2012, 05:08 PM	#9
DaBear Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Bear Location: Raleigh, NC(NC State) Posts: 2,010 Trading: (26)	Re: Bourbon Drinkers - Which Style Do You Prefer Wheated or Rye? I tend to go for wheateds, but I have nothing against a good rye

08-25-2012, 09:11 PM	#10
wrinklenuts Just in from the Storm Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 24 Trading: (0)	Re: Bourbon Drinkers - Which Style Do You Prefer Wheated or Rye? Wheated by a long shot!

08-25-2012, 10:14 PM	#11
LostAbbott Have My Own Room Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Mychal Location: Seattle Posts: 1,165 Trading: (23)	Re: Bourbon Drinkers - Which Style Do You Prefer Wheated or Rye? Any thing that was aged by pappy. Rye is great and so is wheat, just depends on my mood that day. Right now my two loves are Rowan creek(small batch wheated) and willett(the get all of their barrels from pappy then design their own mix). Posted via Mobile Device

08-26-2012, 12:15 PM	#12
pektel I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Peter Location: Grand Rapids, MN Posts: 4,320 Trading: (28)	Re: Bourbon Drinkers - Which Style Do You Prefer Wheated or Rye? bulleit rye for me, please. Posted via Mobile Device

08-27-2012, 01:38 PM	#14
tsolomon Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: The Villages, FL Posts: 1,240 Trading: (31)	Re: Bourbon Drinkers - Which Style Do You Prefer Wheated or Rye? Rye as Woodford Reserve is my favorite.

08-27-2012, 02:29 PM	#19
andromalius Cigar Nirvana Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: Jon Location: Syracuse, Utah Posts: 64 Trading: (0)	Re: Bourbon Drinkers - Which Style Do You Prefer Wheated or Rye? I've had rye, and I enjoy it. I've never had a wheat bourbon, unless I did and didn't know it. __________________