Description
Ben Holladay 6 Year Old Soft Red Wheat Rickhouse Proof 59.8% Missouri Straight Bourbon Whiskey 700mL
The Ben Holladay 6 Year Old Soft Red Wheat Rickhouse Proof 59.8% Missouri Straight Bourbon Whiskey 700mL is an exceptional, high-strength wheated bourbon crafted at the historic Holladay Distillery. Bottled at bold rickhouse proof, this limited expression captures the pure, undiluted character of the barrel, offering deep flavour concentration, powerful complexity, and a rich, warming profile.
Using soft red winter wheat in the mashbill, this bourbon delivers a smooth, creamy sweetness balanced beautifully by oak richness and barrel-driven intensity.
• Brand: Ben Holladay
• Type: Missouri Straight Bourbon Whiskey
• Style: Wheated Bourbon
• Age: 6 Years
• ABV: 59.8%
• Bottle Size: 700mL
Tasting Notes:
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Nose: Intense caramel, brown sugar, toasted oak, warm spices, and rich wheat-driven sweetness.
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Palate: Full-bodied and bold with layers of vanilla custard, dark caramel, cinnamon spice, oak char, and buttery grain. Dense, warming, and complex.
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Finish: Long, powerful, and lingering with spice, caramelised sugars, and deep oak character.
Best Enjoyed:
✔ Neat to experience full rickhouse-proof character
✔ With a few drops of water to open up deeper sweetness and spice
✔ Excellent for bourbon lovers seeking barrel-strength authenticity
✔ Ideal for collectors and premium whiskey tastings
Key Features:
✔ Rickhouse Proof — undiluted, pure barrel strength
✔ Six-year aging in Missouri white oak barrels
✔ Crafted with soft red winter wheat for smoothness and depth
✔ Rich, intense, full-flavoured bourbon
✔ Perfect for collectors and high-proof bourbon enthusiasts
“A bold wheated bourbon flushed with robust stone fruit notes against equally strong oak flavors.” – Eric Hasman, Breaking Bourbon (Well Above Average)
“The nose features aromatic spice aromas (ginger, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg) mingling with fresh black cherries, and a hint of leather. The palate is rich and refined, with flavors matching the nose along with fresh red berries and a subtle caramel sweetness. The finish is a tad hot as expected with a high proof whiskey, but the flavors don’t fizzle out, lingering sweetly on the palate.” – Amanda Schuster, Distiller (90 Points)
“While I haven’t had enough time to review the wheated bottled-in-bond version, Ben Holladay Rickhouse Proof has wow’ed me with an extremely competent wheated bourbon. This is a competitor to Maker’s Mark in every sense.” – Mike, The Bourbon Culture
“This bourbon is a sleeper hit. It’s bold, balanced, and criminally underhyped. Honestly, if this had a fancier label and came out of Kentucky, people would be reselling it for double on the secondary. But that’s what makes Holladay great — no gimmicks, just damn good whiskey. The Rickhouse Proof Soft Red Wheat is a standout, but if this is your intro to Holladay’s lineup, keep going.” – Shane Bernham, Brown Water Review
“I really enjoyed sipping this whiskey and it paired well with both a mild and a spicy cigars. This is a keeper, and I’ll go back for another bottle.” – Randall H. Borkus, Whiskey Reviewer
“To say I’m impressed with Holladay Distillery is an understatement. Having tasted both recipes (wheat and rye bourbon) and nearly every expression, I can attest they’re doing things right. I suppose it only makes sense when your master distiller’s inspiration is Jimmy Russell … Move over, Maker’s Mark Cask Strength. Watch out, Weller Full Proof. Holladay Distillery’s Soft Red Wheat_Rickhouse Proof has the depth and complexity of a serious contender. Given national distribution, this could very well be a game-changer.” – RareBird101
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90.0- Aggregate Score
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