Is Castle & Key Batch 1 Cask Strength a Must-Buy Wheater?

Unlock the Castle! 🏰 Castle & Key Cask Strength Wheated Bourbon Review We’re heading back to Frankfort, Kentucky! After a visit to the historic Castle & Key Distillery during the Glen’s Creek Chili Fest, we finally got our hands on a bottle of their Cask Strength Wheated Bourbon (Batch 1). Is this 7-year-old "sweet mash" wheater the bottle that changes everything for Castle & Key fans? In this episode, Wayne and Rebecca dive into the unique mash bill—featuring white corn and a surprisingly high 17% malted barley—to see if this Double Platinum ASCOT Award winner lives up to the hype. From the "bakery-like" nose to a palate that Wayne describes as a "barley punch" and Rebecca finds "soft and luscious," we break down the mouthfeel, the "squeaky teeth" finish, and why this craft distillery is finally hitting its stride. Whether you’re a fan of wheated bourbons or have been waiting for Castle & Key’s own distillate to age, you won't want to miss this Tuesday tasting! ### **Connect With Us & Support The Journey!** 🥃 **Become a Patron & Get Exclusive Content:** https://www.patreon.com/cw/YourBourbonJourney 🌐 **Visit Our Website:** https://yourbourbonjourney.com/ 🔔 **SUBSCRIBE HERE:** https://www.youtube.com/@YourBourbonJourney?sub_confirmation=1 📸 **Instagram:** https://www.instagram.com/yourbourbonjourney/ 👍 **Facebook:** https://www.facebook.com/YourBourbonJourney ❌YOUR BOURBON JOURNEY DOES NOT SELL ALCOHOL❌ Castle & Key Cask Strength Wheated, Batch 1 Classification: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Distillery: Castle & Key (Frankfort, KY) Mash Bill: 73% White Corn, 10% White Winter Wheat, 17% Malted Barley Age: 7 Years Proof: 108.2 MSRP: $60-65 Released: Blended in 2025 Other: Non-chill filtered; earned Double Platinum at the 2025 ASCOT Awards. It uses a "Sweet Mash" process and a notably high percentage of malted barley for a wheated bourbon. Purchased: 02/28/2026 at Castle & Key Distillery ❌YOUR BOURBON JOURNEY DOES NOT SELL ALCOHOL❌ ✅ CHAPTERS 0:00 - Intro: Keys to the Castle 0:52 - Bottle Stats 2:15 - The Grain Talk: White Corn & White Wheat 2:42 - The Nose: Pastries and Barley 3:42 - The Palate: Soft, Creamy, and Barley Forward 4:38- Has Castle & Key Turned the Corner? 7:39 - Finish and Final Thoughts 9:23 - Final Verdict: Should You Buy It? 🚨REMEMBER TO ALWAYS DRINK RESPONSIBLY🚨 ❓Questions❓ YourBourbonJourney@gmail.com NOTE: The spirit in this review was purchased by us. We were not compensated by the spirit producer for this review. This is simply our opinion based on what we tasted on this day. Please drink responsibly. #Bourbon #WhiskeyReview #CastleAndKey #WheatedBourbon #CaskStrength #KentuckyBourbon #BourbonJourney #WhiskeyTasting #CraftDistillery #SweetMash #BourbonLife #DrinkResponsibly #WhiskeyCommunity #FrankfortKY #BourbonCollection