Ben Holladay Bourbon Soft Red Rickhouse Proof combines the smooth, sweet character of wheated bourbon with the intense, uncompromising power of barrel-proof bottling. Master distiller Kyle blends bourbon from different barrels and bottles each batch at the exact proof from the barrel yield after a minimum of six years aging in the original Holladay Rickhouses.

Tasting Profile

• Age: Minimum 6 years
• Proof: Varies by batch – bottled at exact barrel proof
• Mash Bill: Wheated bourbon with soft red winter wheat
• Character: Smooth wheat sweetness at maximum intensity
• Palate: Concentrated caramel, vanilla, honey, and gentle oak at full strength
• Finish: Long, powerful yet smooth with lingering sweetness

What Makes It Special

This expression represents the best of both worlds – the gentle, refined character of wheated bourbon amplified to barrel-proof intensity. While traditional wheated bourbons are known for smoothness, bottling at rickhouse proof reveals layers of complexity and depth that are often lost during dilution. The soft red winter wheat creates a bourbon that’s powerful yet approachable, intense yet smooth.

No two releases will ever be exactly the same, as each batch reflects the unique characteristics of the selected barrels and their proof at yield. Every bottle shares the same commitment: full proof, full flavor. This is wheated bourbon for enthusiasts who want to experience the category at its most concentrated and complex, with the flexibility to enjoy it neat or customize the strength with water to suit your preference.