Ascendent Spirits out of California is known to drinkers for its sourced Breaker Bourbon, reportedly blended one small batch at a time from eight “hand chosen barrels that have been aged for at least five years.” They are now looking to expand beyond this core offering, recently unveiling port-cask finished and high wheat variants.
The new Breaker Wheated Bourbon, according to Ascendant, replaces the rye found in the standard bourbon’s mashbill with a wheat grain instead. The result is a whiskey that’s “slightly softer on the palate.” It is pricing for at least $55 a bottle at online liquor retailers.
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