Old Dominick Select Single Barrel Straight Wheat Whiskey Review

Distillery: Old Dominick Distillery—Memphis, TN

Proof: 124.27 (62.135% ABV)

Age: Seven Years

Mashbill: 83% Wheat, 12% Corn, 5% Malted Barley

MSRP: $60 – $70, depending on location

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From Stoneware to Cask Strength – Still All About Quality

I’ve had a good fortune of making the trek to Old Dominick Distillery on a couple of occasions.  When you’re there, you learn quickly:  this is a place that respects heritage but refuses to rest on nostalgia. Though the Memphis-based brand traces its roots back to 1866, when whiskey was sold in ceramic stoneware jugs and bottles, Old Dominick continues to push forward—expanding its distilling operations while staying true to tradition.

With the release of its Single Barrel Straight Wheat Whiskey, Old Dominick becomes the first distillery to produce a Memphis-made wheat whiskey since Prohibition. This 7-year-old, cask-strength whiskey is unfiltered, unblended, and bottled at cask strength, offering enthusiasts a unique opportunity to taste the distillery’s work in its truest form.

This single barrel whiskey is being distributed through Old Dominick’s retail partners in Spring of 2025, with select allocations going to bourbon clubs across the U.S. The release officially launched April 11, 2025, at the distillery and is making its way through Memphis-area retailers and select locations throughout the southeast. Depending on the market, a 750ml bottle retails between $60 and $70, which seems like a highly competitive price point for a 7-year, barrel-strength offering.

Crafted from a mashbill of 83% wheat, 12% corn, and 5% malted barley, this is not a wheated bourbon—it’s a true straight wheat whiskey. And if Barrel #638 is any indication, Old Dominick has a sleeper hit in their bottles.

Old Dominick Select Single Barrel Straight Wheat Whiskey Review: Tasting Notes

Nose – 4.5/5

The Nose leads with a deep sweetness—maple syrup, honey, sweet pipe tobacco and caramel come through in full force. Beneath that, there’s a soft raspberry brightness that adds a subtle fruit dimension.

Palate – 4.6/5

At barrel strength, the first sip arrives with clarity rather than heat. A licorice-like note carries through, clean and defined, but softened by sweet mint and honey. It leans toward a black jellybean flavor—more refined than that implies, never artificial or overly sweet. The mouthfeel is focused, with just enough viscosity to coat the tongue without dragging.

Finish – 4.5/5

The Finish is warm but fast-moving. A fleeting tannic dryness signals the end of the sip, followed by a quick flash of cinnamon that spikes and fades. It doesn’t linger long, but the brevity feels in tune with the rest of the pour—structured, purposeful, and clean.

Value – 4.75/5

With pricing in the $60–$70 range, this barrel-strength wheat whiskey brings excellent value. It’s rare to find a whiskey with this much maturity, uniqueness, and proof at this price-point—let alone from a whiskey made in-house and aged for seven years. For enthusiasts looking to expand their upper shelf with an accessible price point and with distinction, this fits the bill.  Just don’t expect it to stay on that shelf for long—consider that when you go to hunt.

Old Dominick Select Single Barrel Straight Wheat Whiskey Review: The Verdict

Old Dominick’s Single Barrel Straight Wheat Whiskey doesn’t come in loud or flashy—it comes in polished, confident, and laser-precise. Despite the high proof, it resists heat just for the sake of heat and instead delivers a profile that’s eccentric enough to keep you reaching back for another sip.

This is a courageous wheat whiskey—full-flavored, and a compelling entry in what may well be a blow the doors off release for Old Dominick. For collectors, it’s a barrel program worth looking at. And for enthusiasts, it’s a pour worth savoring.

Verdict – 4.6/5

We score each bourbon based on nose, palate, finish, and value.

Scoring System:

• Platinum – 4.5 – 5
• Gold – 4 – 4.5
• Silver – 3 – 4
• Bronze – <3