Old Louisville 7 Year Wheated Bourbon
The Stats
- Distillery: Old Louisville Whiskey Co.
- Location: Louisville, KY
- Source: MGP, Lawrenceburg, Indiana
- Type: Kentucky Straight Wheated Bourbon
- Age: 7 Years
- Proof / ABV: 119.2 proof (59.6% ABV)
- Mash Bill: 51% corn, 45% wheat, 4% malted barley
- Release: June 2024
- Price: $100
To celebrate the rise of Louisville’s boutique bourbon scene, Old Louisville Whiskey Co. has bottled a 7-year-old wheated bourbon at a bold, barrel-strength 119.2 proof. Sourced from MGP in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, then aged, selected, and bottled in Louisville, KY, this mashbill of 51% corn, 45% wheat, and 4% malted barley trades rye spice for a dessert-like sweetness. Uncut and unfiltered, it’s a craft-level release aimed at enthusiasts who appreciate wheat’s softer touch at full volume. At around $100, it isn’t bargain-shelf bourbon, but it promises character, proof, and small-batch selection.
Dessert in a Glass at Full Volume
Old Louisville has built a reputation for curating exceptional MGP barrels rather than distilling in-house, and this pour continues that transparent approach. With a robust proof and seven years of age, it sits in the sweet spot between youthful brightness and mature oak. In a recent blind tasting we ran against other wheated powerhouses, this pour held its own impressively, showing it’s more than just a sourced label. For wheated lovers who crave bold flavor, it’s “serious but fun,” big enough to impress, soft enough to share.
Tasting Notes
Aroma
Cornbread drizzled with honey, brown sugar, and baking spice. Dried cherry, toasted hazelnut, soft oak, and a hint of vanilla cream round it out.
Taste
Caramel and vanilla fudge lead, followed by banana brûlée, cinnamon bark, maple syrup, and graham cracker. Viscous and warming, with wheat-driven sweetness balanced by oak tannins and spice.
Finish
Long and buttery with toasted coconut, sweet tobacco, lingering oak, and a flash of cinnamon heat. The proof leaves a pleasant hug without overwhelming.
Artfully Bourbon Rating
7.5 / 10 - Good
First released in June 2024 (distilled April 2017), this is a strong showing from Old Louisville Whiskey Co. Big proof, wheated charm, and transparent sourcing from one of Indiana’s powerhouses. It’s dessert-forward and approachable, with enough punch to satisfy proof hunters. If this pour hits your sweet spot, you might like other MGP-sourced wheated bourbons like Nashville Barrel Company, Blue Run, Doc Swinson, and Old Soul for similar vibes. While it’s not the deepest or most complex wheated bourbon on the shelf, it earns its place for flavor, story, and collectability.
