12/5/2023 0 Comments Harlen wheatley clix vodka reviewsIn the end, though we went higher because as we said before – there’s really no major faults here, and for a vodka that’s a damn fine achievement. New to Honest Booze Reviews, or just wondering how we score? See our FAQ/Review Policy.įinal Thoughts: This is one of the rare times we almost wish we could give scores in quarters, because 6.25 is much easier than our internal debate of 6 or 6.5. Metric Score: 43/70 |+| Metric Average: 6.14 |+| Reviewer Average: 6.5 Want to compare this spirit against our archives? Visit our statistics page. However, being good at mixing gives it a certain length of leeway here. Value: 5.5 – That’s not tremendous, and at best runs maybe a dollar or two cheaper than you’d expect. It might not be as good as a delicious creamy flavor like you get with some vodkas, but it’s good. White Russian: 6.5 – That wheat flavor gives you a certainly unique taste on a Russian. Vodka Tonic: 6.5 – It does have some of that flavor here, but not to its detriment. Putting the face of the man who makes it on the bottle helps it to prove it’s willing to back its claims so they do alright. There is some of that sprinkled in, but it otherwise doesn’t commit any major crimes, whilst doing a bit to bolster itself. Honesty: 6.0 – Mostly goes on about process which is good – better than wanking off. (we suppose that’s actually wheat), but you have to dig into it to get that as it is otherwise fairly odorless – which is good, because there’s no face punching awfulness going on either. Overall though it’s fairly minor, and can’t compete with the flavorĪroma: 8.5 – It smells a tiny bit like grass. It tracks, but damn.Īftertaste: 6.0 – That’s so much Wheat in the backend it has pictures of the winner of the latest sporting event on it (Wheaties) – it infects the whole flavor.īurn/Smooth: 4.5 – There is a bit of burn despite what seems to be 10 times distillation. Taste: 6.0 – It starts off with a hint of – nah just kidding – just a big wheaty vodka flavor. As Master Distiller, I am proud to carry on our tradition of distillation expertise and innovation with Wheatley vodka. We’ve been making award-winning whiskey at Buffalo Trace Distillery for over 200 years and are humbled to be the most award-winning distillery in the world. Finally, after being triple filtered for clarity and bottled at 82 proof, the result is Wheatley vodka. This delivers exceptionally pure and balanced vodka. Next, the marriage is distilled three more times in our dedicated vodka pot still. Starting with a proprietary wheat recipe that is cooked, fermented, and distilled seven times on our custom micro-still, it is then married with a second recipe made from grains that has also been distilled seven times. What they Say: “Craft distilled ten times, this vodka is made from a distinct recipe and unique process that delivers a delicately soft and crisp taste. It’s actually what makes this a better vodka in our minds because often there might be something fantastic, but the burn will just ruin any idea – sure it averages out in the end, but it’s better to just be darn good at most everything. What we get is something that overall really doesn’t have too big a sore spot. They apparently have a vodka now, and where that has a more diverse and muted flavor – this is a big wheat and grain scenario. Wheatley, wanted to produce the perfect vodka. 'Even though Buffalo Trace Distillery is known for expertly crafted bourbons and ryes, its appropriately named master distiller, Harlen D. As Harlen describes it, ‘This is how vodka is supposed to taste.It has been a hell of a long time since we’ve reviewed Buffalo Trace’s Bourbon (nearly 8 years) since then it’s remained a bar staple for a good time on rocks or request for an Old Fashioned (if in the mood for non-rye). Tell us about your HDW CLIX experience, and check back often for more reviews and testimonials. On the Buffalo Trace website, the company suggests, “Wheatley Vodka is made in small batches using Harlen’s one of a kind micro-still and a unique recipe of wheat and other grains. (The bar and store owners interviewed for VinePair, however, pretty much laughed this idea off.)įirst, some background. Over at VinePair, writer Aaron Goldfarb - who is also an InsideHook contributor - asks an interesting question: “Why was a distillery in the heart of bourbon country, which produces the absolute most acclaimed bourbons in all of America, wasting their time also making vodka?”Īmongst many bourbon fans and outspoken Reddit users, the answer seems to be a marketing ploy: “If you buy 1000 cases you too can get a Pappy 23!” as one user suggested in the r/bourbon subreddit. Buffalo Trace’s Harlen Wheatley is an award-winning master distiller behind some of the most sought-after bourbons in the country, including his company’s namesake brand and, more recently, anything that says Van Winkle.īut his name is front and center on something entirely different: a vodka.
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