Mary Dowling Whiskey Company announced the launch of Winter Wheat, a wheated bourbon aged in toasted barrels. 

Winter Wheat is the third addition to the brand’s whiskey lineup, which pays homage to Mary Dowling’s trailblazing spirit and enduring impact on bourbon craftsmanship — a legacy long obscured by the mists of time.

Mary Dowling, dubbed the “Mother of Bourbon,” was a formidable force in the pre-Prohibition bourbon industry. Despite facing prejudice as a woman and an Irish Catholic, she became the sole proprietor of the Dowling distillery empire after her husband’s passing, ascending to become one of the wealthiest women in the country. 

Mary’s resilience was tested during Prohibition, as she navigated legal challenges and relocated her distillery to Juárez, Mexico. She has been long hidden in the shadows of history, and the Mary Dowling Whiskey Company is on a mission to share her untold story with the world through three exceptional whiskeys bearing her name.

The brand’s newest expression, Winter Wheat, features a recipe with a strain grown locally in Kentucky that undergoes a transformative 4-plus-year aging process in #3 wood-fired, toasted and charred new American oak barrels. The special combination of a Wheated Mash Bill and aging in toasted barrels creates a whiskey with rich, layered complexity and a balanced profile. 

Winter Wheat is a strain traditionally associated with Kentucky’s rich bourbon history, used by distillers in the region long ago for its accessibility, off season growth and distinct flavor profiles.

“With Winter Wheat, we continue to honor Mary Dowling’s dedication to excellence and innovation in whiskey making,” Kaveh Zamanian, co-founder of Mary Dowling Whiskey Company, said in a news release. “By leveraging the complexity of our unique Wheated Mash Bill and the influence of toasted barrel aging, Winter Wheat Bourbon delivers a rich depth of flavor that sets it apart. This expression is not only a testament to Mary’s instrumental role in keeping the Kentucky bourbon industry alive during Prohibition but is also a celebration of the artistry that defines our craft.”

Winter Wheat is available for pre-order online at www.marydowling.com and now available at select retailers in KY, MI, DC, MD, NJ, WI, IL, MN, OH, NY, TX, CA, LA, MA, FL, GA, IN and NV. Winter Wheat is 45.5 ABV (91 proof) and retails for $54.99.

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ABOUT MARY DOWLING WHISKEY COMPANY

Mary Dowling Whiskey Company, founded in 2023 by Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame Whiskey Maker Kaveh Zamanian, is an award-winning bourbon brand on a mission to restore the legacy of Mary Dowling to its rightful place in American hearts, minds and glasses. Celebrating her pioneering spirit, the brand offers three whiskeys bearing her name: Double Oak Barrel, Tequila Barrel and Winter Wheat. To learn more about Mary Dowling Whiskey Company’s latest offerings, alongside Mary’s remarkable life and legacy, visit www.marydowling.com.