Dry Fly Straight Wheat Whiskey Wins Best Wheat Whiskey at World Whiskies Awards 2025
Dry Fly Straight Wheat Whiskey has been named Best Wheat Whiskey 2025 at the World Whiskies Awards, standing out in a focused category for its balance of sweetness and oak. Produced in Washington State from 100% local wheat, it reflects the growing precision of American craft distillers working with alternative grain bills.
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Key Takeaways
Dry Fly Straight Wheat Whiskey awarded Best Wheat Whiskey 2025 for its smooth mouthfeel and clean cereal-forward profile.
Judges praised its gentle sweetness, spice balance, and barrel character.
The win reaffirms craft distilling strength in Pacific Northwest wheat expressions.
Best Wheat Whiskey 2025 – Dry Fly Straight Wheat Whiskey
Dry Fly Straight Wheat Whiskey is a single grain whiskey made from soft white wheat and aged in new American oak barrels. Its creamy texture and honeyed cereal base are supported by barrel-derived vanilla and a dry spice finish. Judges appreciated its clarity of grain and elegance in structure.
Aroma | Honey, biscuit, toasted grain |
|---|---|
Palate | Creamy wheat, light vanilla, nutmeg |
Finish | Soft, drying with oak spice and cereal warmth |
What Is Wheat Whiskey?
Wheat whiskey is an American whiskey style made from a mash bill containing at least 51% wheat. It must be aged in new charred oak barrels and distilled below 160 proof. Often softer and sweeter than bourbons or ryes, wheat whiskeys showcase grain purity and smooth texture.
In 2025, judges were focused on clarity of wheat expression, mouthfeel, and maturation balance. Dry Fly’s straight wheat whiskey stood out for its restraint and grain-forward focus, offering a polished example of this underrepresented style.
Dry Fly’s win as Best Wheat Whiskey 2025 confirms the value of simplicity, precision, and regional grain sourcing. Its clean, approachable profile and gentle spice show how wheat whiskey continues to grow as a distinctive category in American craft distilling.
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