Craft Smooth, Small-Batch Winter Wheat Bourbon at Home

Create your own rich, smooth Winter Wheat Bourbon Whiskey with this premium Wheated Bourbon Making Kit, featuring a real charred American white oak aging barrel and gourmet Winter Wheat bourbon essence. Designed for bourbon lovers, home bartenders, craft spirit enthusiasts, and whiskey hobbyists, this DIY bourbon aging kit allows you to produce authentic wheated bourbon flavor 8x–10x faster than traditional full-size distillery barrels.

Whether you're upgrading a standard bourbon, transforming a neutral spirit into a smooth wheated whiskey profile, or aging custom barrel-aged cocktails, this home whiskey barrel kit delivers true oak extraction, caramel complexity, and honeyed smoothness — right from your countertop.

What Is Winter Wheat Bourbon?

Unlike traditional bourbon that uses rye as the secondary grain, wheated bourbon replaces rye with winter wheat in the mash bill. This creates:

• Softer mouthfeel

• Smoother finish

• Reduced spice bite

• Sweeter grain character

• Enhanced caramel and vanilla notes

Winter wheat bourbons are known for being approachable, balanced, and mellow — making them favorites among collectors and premium small-batch bourbon enthusiasts.

Flavor Profile – Smooth, Sweet & Balanced

Our premium Winter Wheat Bourbon essence enhances your spirit with:

• Soft winter wheat sweetness

• Rich caramel depth

• Creamy vanilla notes

• Toasted American oak

• Gentle baking spice

• Honeyed warmth

• Exceptionally smooth finish

As the spirit rests inside the charred oak barrel, the interior char layer interacts with the alcohol to release natural vanillins, caramelized wood sugars, toasted oak compounds, and subtle spice notes. The result is a beautifully balanced wheated bourbon with depth and maturity typically achieved only after years of aging.

Why Small Oak Barrels Age Bourbon Faster

Traditional bourbon is aged in 53-gallon barrels for years. Our small American white oak barrels dramatically increase the wood-to-liquid surface area ratio, accelerating maturation.

Benefits of small barrel aging:

• 8x to 10x faster aging

• Accelerated caramel and vanilla extraction

• Rapid color development

• Controlled oxidation

• Deeper oak integration

• Customizable aging time

Most batches reach ideal smoothness within 7–21 days depending on barrel size and flavor preference. Simply taste every few days and bottle when your winter wheat bourbon reaches peak smoothness.

Premium Charred American White Oak Barrel

Each barrel is handcrafted from new American white oak staves, air-dried 18–24 months to maximize flavor extraction. The interior is charred to activate the natural aging process required for bourbon maturation.

Why charring matters:

• Develops caramel and vanilla flavor compounds

• Removes harsh wood tannins

• Promotes oxidation

• Produces signature amber color

• Creates authentic bourbon character

Uncharred barrels do not properly age spirits. Our fully charred barrels are engineered specifically for whiskey aging.

How the Winter Wheat Bourbon Making Kit Works

Simple 3-Step Process:

1. Pour the included Winter Wheat Bourbon essence into the oak barrel.

2. Add your favorite bourbon or neutral spirit (alcohol not included).

3. Insert the bung and age on your countertop for 7–10 days, sampling periodically until perfectly smooth.

No distilling required. No complex equipment. Just authentic barrel aging at home.

What’s Included in the Kit

• Charred American white oak aging barrel

• Premium Winter Wheat bourbon essence packets

• Barrel restoration kit (Barrel Klean, neutralizer, storage tablets)

• Wooden cradle stand

• Bung & spigot

• Paper funnels

• The Bootlegger’s Bible – 28-page whiskey aging guide

• Complete step-by-step instructions

No alcohol is included in this kit.

The Bootlegger’s Bible – Whiskey Aging Guide

Included with every kit:

• History of bourbon and wheated whiskey

• Science of barrel aging

• Differences between wheated bourbon, rye bourbon, and other whiskeys

• Maintaining and restoring your barrel

• Crafting barrel-aged cocktails

• Best aging practices for small oak barrels

Perfect for beginners and experienced bourbon enthusiasts alike.

Ideal Gift for Bourbon Lovers

This Winter Wheat Bourbon Making Kit makes a premium gift for:

• Bourbon collectors

• Whiskey enthusiasts

• Father’s Day

• Christmas gifts

• Groomsmen gifts

• Retirement gifts

• Corporate gifting

• Home bar upgrades

• Wedding celebrations

A beautiful showpiece for any kitchen counter, man cave, home bar, or bar cart.

Age More Than Just Bourbon

Your barrel can also age:

• Traditional bourbon

• Rye whiskey

• Scotch

• Irish whiskey

• Rum

• Tequila

• Barrel-aged cocktails (Old Fashioned, Manhattan, Boulevardier)

Reusable for multiple aging cycles.

Why Choose Our Winter Wheat Bourbon Kit?

• Real American white oak barrel

• Authentic charred interior

• Premium wheated bourbon essence

• Faster maturation technology

• Handmade craftsmanship

• Made in the USA

• 30-Day Money Back Guarantee

Craft smooth, sweet, small-batch Winter Wheat Bourbon at home — in weeks instead of years.