Moon Bird High Wheat Whiskey is a 100-proof American whiskey from Moon Bird Distilling in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, aged six months in new amburana barrels. This high-wheat mash bill creates a softer, sweeter foundation that marries beautifully with the exotic spice and vanilla notes imparted by the South American amburana wood, delivering a distinctive whiskey experience that showcases innovative barrel aging.

From the rolling Pennsylvania countryside, Moon Bird Distilling crafts small-batch spirits that honor tradition while embracing experimentation. Their choice to age this high-wheat whiskey in amburana barrels—a wood native to South America prized for its cinnamon and vanilla characteristics—reflects the distillery's commitment to pushing boundaries while respecting the grain's natural sweetness.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Honeyed wheat, cinnamon bark, vanilla bean, warm baking spices, toasted grain
• Palate: Soft wheat sweetness, exotic wood spice, caramel, hints of tropical fruit, peppery grain
• Finish: Medium finish with lingering cinnamon spice, vanilla cream, and gentle wheat warmth

Product Details

Perfect For

• Neat Sipping: Experience the unique amburana wood influence and wheat sweetness
• Whiskey Education: Perfect introduction to alternative barrel aging techniques
• Craft Spirit Exploration: Ideal for those seeking innovative American whiskey expressions
• Cocktail Experimentation: Adds exotic spice notes to classic whiskey cocktails

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Moon Bird High Wheat Whiskey taste like?

Moon Bird High Wheat Whiskey offers a unique flavor profile combining the soft sweetness of high-wheat grain with the exotic spice of amburana wood. The wheat provides honeyed, creamy notes while the South American barrel wood contributes distinctive cinnamon and vanilla characteristics not found in traditional oak-aged whiskeys.

What makes amburana barrel aging special?

Amburana wood, native to South America, imparts distinctly different flavors than traditional American oak. This wood contributes cinnamon spice, vanilla cream, and subtle tropical fruit notes, creating a more exotic flavor profile while allowing the high-wheat mash bill's natural sweetness to shine through the younger age statement.

Is this whiskey good for cocktails or best neat?

This whiskey excels both neat and in cocktails. Neat, you'll appreciate the unique amburana wood influence and wheat grain character. In cocktails, it adds distinctive spice notes that differentiate drinks from standard bourbon or rye whiskey cocktails, particularly in Old Fashioneds or Manhattans.

How does high wheat whiskey differ from bourbon?

High wheat whiskey uses wheat as a dominant grain in the mash bill, creating a softer, sweeter, and creamier profile compared to corn-dominant bourbon. While bourbon requires at least 51% corn, this whiskey's high wheat content produces more honeyed, less aggressive flavors that pair beautifully with the amburana wood's exotic spice.

Is 6 months aging enough for quality whiskey?

While younger than traditional aged whiskeys, the 6-month maturation in new amburana barrels creates a well-balanced spirit. The amburana wood is more porous than oak, allowing faster extraction of flavors, while the high-wheat mash bill provides natural smoothness that doesn't require extensive aging to achieve quality drinking character.

You must be 21 years of age or older to purchase this product.