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Ben Holladay Soft Red Wheat Bottle In Bond
Bourbon — Missouri , USA
Reviewed
February 26, 2026 (edited February 27, 2026)
Nose:
Cherry, Red Licorice, Baking Spice. Also slight Vanilla, Bread, and Oak
Palate:
Red Fruit, Rye Spice, and Oak. Also slight Earthy and Cinnamon.
Thoughts:
The nose of Soft Red Wheat drew me in. The sweet fruit aromas overpower all other subtle flavors. However, once I drank it, the palate was fairly basic. It wasn’t nearly as complex as I hoped. Luckily, it provided the sweetness I had hoped for before transitioning to spice. For only being 100 proof, the finish does take a bit of turn towards heat that lingers.
It’s a sweet, low viscocity bottle with a bit of heat. I think it’s a solid bottle but it may lack the complexity that others offer within the price point. If sweet red fruit is your thing, then I think it’s worth it, but I wouldn’t get in a big hurry otherwise.
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