If you don\u2019t think you know Star Hill Farm, you do: It\u2019s the parent company of Maker\u2019s Mark, which isn\u2019t just well-known for its use of red wax to top its bottles. It\u2019s also (probably) the best-selling wheat-recipe bourbon in the world. Wheated bourbon is still over 50% corn \u2014 Maker\u2019s is 70% corn and 16% wheat, the rest barley. Wheat whiskey \u2014 that\u2019s something else.<\/p>\n Wheat whiskey has to be over 50% wheat, which dramatically changes the profile of the spirit. And that\u2019s why, after 70 years, for Maker\u2019s\/Star Hill to release a wheat whiskey instead of a bourbon is a pretty big deal.<\/p>\n The whiskey \u2014 whisky, in Maker\u2019s spelling \u2014 is made at the same distillery as Maker\u2019s Mark, and it \u201crepresents a decade-long pursuit of flavor through nature and a deepening commitment to regenerative agriculture as the distillery\u2019s first-ever wheat whisky and new mashbill. This inaugural expression marks a new chapter for Maker\u2019s Mark, reflecting the flavor potential of regeneratively grown grain and the terroir of the brand\u2019s 1,100-acre Star Hill Farm.\u201d<\/p>\n If you don\u2019t believe that, check out the label.<\/p>\n The distillery also notes: \u201cWith this release, Maker\u2019s Mark is scaling its sustainability mission by launching the Maker\u2019s Mark Regenerative Alliance<\/a>. They are committing to transition 1 million acres of farmland to regenerative practices over the next three years. The whisky also becomes the first to carry Estate Whiskey certification, setting a new standard in traceable, estate-grown distilling.\u201d<\/p>\n The mashbill in this release \u2014 which looks to be an annual affair \u2014 is 51% soft red winter wheat, 27% malted soft red winter wheat, and 22% malted barley.<\/p>\n Ready? Let\u2019s dive in.<\/p>\n I\u2019m the first to admit that wheat whiskey often rubs me the wrong way \u2014 too sweet, with a strong breakfast cereal vibe that I can\u2019t readily shake. Star Hill Farm strikes about the same way, though it exhibits restraint: The nose is heavy with brown sugar, honey, and a touch of the barrel \u2014 more toasty than charred here. A pinch of pepper brightens things up, then some lemon curd and a note of orange peel.<\/p>\n The palate doesn\u2019t surprise: It\u2019s sweet, with brown sugar, then maple syrup becoming dominant. Again it\u2019s quite toasty \u2014 like well-grilled wheat bread, not barrel char \u2014 which pairs well with the syrup quality to create a Sunday morning breakfast character. Pancakes are not out of the question here. As the whiskey develops, notes of maraschino cherries<\/a> (the supermarket kind) take things into a more fruit-forward realm, alongside an echo of candied orange, approaching marmalade. Some baking spice dots the finish, though that doesn\u2019t do much to temper the sweet attack, instead hitting the back of the throat like a dusting of cinnamon across a big plate of baked goods.<\/p>\n To recap: It\u2019s sweet but not quite over the top. Not\u00a0quite<\/em>.<\/span><\/p>\n A- \/ $100<\/strong><\/p>\n \t\t\t\tUSD100<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n <\/p>\n![\"Review:](\"https:\/\/www.drinkhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/StarHillFarmAmericanWheatWhisky_750ml_FrontCenter_WallShadow_Still_s02.png\")
<\/a><\/p>\nStar Hill Farm American Wheat Whisky 2025 Review<\/h2>\n
Star Hill Farm American Wheat Whisky 2025<\/h2>\n