How Much Does Mary Dowling Winter Wheat Cost in 2026?
Mary Dowling Winter Wheat — All Sizes & Prices
| Bottle Size | Price | Price/oz | Price/Shot | Shots |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 750ml (Standard) 25.4 oz | $45.00 | $1.77 | $2.66 | 16.9 |
About Mary Dowling Winter Wheat
Mary Dowling Winter Wheat is a Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey produced by Pernod Ricard USA, featuring a unique wheated mash bill of 65% corn, 25% winter wheat, and 10% malted barley, aged at least four years in #3 wood-fired, toasted, and charred new American oak barrels. Bottled at 45.5% ABV (91 proof) in 750ml sizes for around $45, it stands out for its smooth, creamy profile that emphasizes dessert-like sweetness over rye spice, making it more approachable than traditional high-rye bourbons like Maker's Mark or Weller. What makes it special is the winter wheat's contribution to a refined, balanced character with layers of fruit, caramel, and baking spices, ideal for sipping neat or in cocktails. It's perfect for bourbon newcomers seeking softness, wheated bourbon fans wanting value, or home bar enthusiasts needing a versatile staple without aggressive heat. Compared to category peers, it offers premium smoothness at a budget price, rivaling pricier wheated options in approachability but with distinct toasted oak fruitiness.
Tasting Notes
👃 Nose
The nose opens with inviting sandalwood, chai spice, and pipe smoke, blended with cherries, brown sugar, and hints of toasted coconut. Subtle notes of warm cornbread, strawberry, dill, mint, cloves, and ripe cherry add depth and sweetness. A soft marshmallow from toasted barrels provides an approachable, easy allure.
👅 Palate
On the palate, a smooth, creamy mouthfeel delivers grain sweetness like candy corn or butterscotch, layered with caramel, vanilla, toasted coconut, chocolate, grilled peaches, and dark baking spices. Strawberry, dried orange peel, baked red apple, cinnamon, clove, and woody corn notes build a balanced, dessert-like profile. Toasted oak and floral brightness tie it together without sharpness.
✨ Finish
The finish lingers warmly with cherry, dark spices, subtle Tootsie Roll, soft oak, and baking spices, fading cleanly and refreshingly. It transitions dry and lightly woody, swift yet memorable.
Popular Cocktails with Mary Dowling Winter Wheat
Whiskey Sour — Mix 2 oz Mary Dowling Winter Wheat with 0.75 oz lemon juice, 0.75 oz simple syrup, and egg white; shake and strain over ice.
Old Fashioned — Stir 2 oz bourbon with sugar cube, bitters, and orange twist; serve over ice with cherry.
Boulevardier — Combine 1.5 oz bourbon, 1 oz sweet vermouth, and 1 oz Campari; stir with ice and strain into a rocks glass.
Food Pairings
Grilled peaches, Chocolate desserts, Roasted nuts, Cheddar cheese, Spiced apple pie
