Wheatley Vodka is a craft-distilled gem from one of the most respected names in American spirits, and we are glad to pour it at Camp West, our cabin-inspired cocktail bar in the West Seattle Junction. It is made at the legendary Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky, by master distiller Harlen Wheatley, whose name the vodka carries. Built on a wheat-forward recipe, it brings a soft, smooth character that makes it a quiet favorite among the regulars at our bar.
About the Distillery
Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky is best known for its acclaimed bourbons, and Wheatley Vodka is its dedicated vodka project. Master distiller Harlen Wheatley, a trained chemist and chemical engineer who rose to lead the distillery, created the vodka and lent it his name. That bourbon-house pedigree shows in the care behind every batch.
Base & Production
Wheatley is crafted in small batches on a one-of-a-kind micro-still. Harlen’s wheat-forward recipe is distilled a total of ten times and triple-filtered, then bottled at 82 proof. The emphasis on wheat is what gives the vodka its signature soft, gently sweet personality.
Tasting Notes
The nose is pure and crisp. On the palate, Wheatley is fresh and clean with the smoothness wheat is known for, leading to a finish marked by a hint of soft vanilla. It is elegant and easy without being heavy.
How to Enjoy It at Camp West
Pours are $9. Wheatley’s clean, slightly sweet profile makes it a beautiful martini, whether you take it bone-dry or with a whisper of vermouth. It is also excellent over ice with soda and a twist, or as a refined base for a vodka cocktail. Our bartenders are happy to recommend a pairing.
FAQ
Who makes Wheatley Vodka?
It is made at Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky, by master distiller Harlen Wheatley.
What kind of vodka is Wheatley?
It is a wheat-forward, craft-distilled vodka, distilled ten times and triple-filtered, bottled at 82 proof with a smooth, subtly sweet character.
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