Knockout K&L Exclusive: Wheated Bourbon at Incredible Pricing
Rebel “K&L Exclusive” Single Barrel #7903533 Cask Strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (750ml) ($54.99)
“This is an absolute home run for those that like to drink their whiskey over ice and explore all its nuances and evolution.” — Andrew Whiteley, K&L Spirits Buyer

In a category that often stumps even the most astute and savvy whiskey aficionados, this K&L Exclusive Cask is a welcome discovery. When wheated Kentucky bourbon does come across our radar, it’s usually in the form of a highly coveted specimen with an astronomical price tag. However, from time to time we get a jaw-dropping little number like this one from Rebel, at a price that invites any die-hard wheated fan to stock the bar in multiples. Bottled at 60% ABV, it’s got the stuffing and backbone to hold up underneath the wealth of fruit, vanilla, and quintessential wheaty sweetness that comes along in wave after wave. We were fortunate to score a significant quantity out of this barrel, so collectors, cocktail fans, and whiskey mavens alike will want to go big at our incredible price of just $54.99. After all, we never know when we’ll see another opportunity like this again.

Rebel “K&L Exclusive” Single Barrel #7903533 Cask Strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (750ml) ($54.99)

K&L Notes: High-proof, wheated bourbon is back on the menu! Rebel barrels offer one of the rare opportunities to get your hands on that sweet, sweet Kentucky wheated bourbon without paying through the nose for the unicorns that drive the category. It’s unfortunate that Rebel has made the choice to bottle these with a giant “Cask Strength” on the label when all of the barrels are proofed to 60% ABV, but no matter. It’s still plenty high, and those that prize the sweet, creamy flavors but want a good kick will find it here at a reasonable price. Barrel #7903533 was filled on 1/16/18 and dumped in Q3 of 2022.

Andrew Whiteley | K&L Spirits Buyer | Review Date: October 05, 2022

Mellow gold in color. The aromas are soft and approachable with a distinct kick of alcohol underneath. It’s creamy and shows a fruitiness that is akin to the fruit flavors sometimes found in a cup of light-roasted coffee. The palate is round but actually feels a bit choppy at 120 proof. With a bit of water, it presents more true to form for the category—sweet vanilla, fresh cream, and marmalade. The citrus and apple peel come forward on the nose and palate, and it is transformed. This is an absolute home run for those that like to drink their whiskey over ice and explore all its nuances and evolution.

Austin Jenkins | K&L Staff Member | Review Date: October 04, 2022

Maple syrup, brown sugar, allspice, and cinnamon on the nose. Honestly, I had found it concerning I could catch all this right from the first pour—the bouquet was practically jumping out at me. However, as I brought it closer it wasn’t the harsh bite of ethanol that greeted me but rather a clear preview of the flavors I’d get to experience. At 60% ABV, the texture on this is insane. Supremely smooth with absolute clarity in the translation from aromas to flavors. Considering the quality and the value on this bottle, it’s a steal. Waste no time on tossing this into your cart. Once folks know what we have it, it’ll be gone in a flash.