Clyde May’s Straight Wheated Bourbon Whiskey brings a softer, rounder style to the Clyde May’s lineup by using wheat as the bourbon’s secondary flavoring grain. The result is a smooth American bourbon built around vanilla, caramel, honey, toasted oak and baking spice, with less of the sharp peppery character commonly associated with higher-rye bourbon.

The whiskey opens with sweet vanilla and caramel, followed by honeyed grain, warm oak and gentle baking spice. Wheat helps round the palate, producing a softer texture that makes the bourbon approachable neat while still giving it enough body for classic whiskey cocktails.

This release also marks a significant expansion of the modern Clyde May’s portfolio. Conecuh Brands confirmed the Straight Wheated Bourbon as the brand’s newest expression in 2026 and reported a Gold Medal and 91-point score at the 2026 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

With its combination of mature bourbon character, softer wheated structure and easy-drinking profile, Clyde May’s Straight Wheated Bourbon is a strong choice for bourbon drinkers who enjoy Maker’s Mark, Weller-style wheated bourbon profiles, mellow sipping whiskey and approachable premium American whiskey.

Key Features

• Clyde May’s Straight Wheated Bourbon Whiskey
• New 2026 Clyde May’s expression
  
• Wheated bourbon mash style
• Smooth, mellow and approachable profile
• Vanilla, caramel, honey, toasted oak and baking spice
• Gold Medal, 2026 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
• 91-point score at the 2026 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
• Produced under the Clyde May’s / Conecuh Ridge Distillery portfolio
• Suitable for neat pours, ice and bourbon cocktails

Tasting Notes

Nose: Vanilla, caramel and honey with soft oak, sweet grain and gentle baking spice.

Palate: Smooth and rounded with caramel, vanilla, honeyed sweetness, toasted oak and warm spice.

Finish: Mellow and warming with lingering vanilla, oak, caramel and soft baking spice. Current retailer notes specifically highlight vanilla, caramel, honey, toasted oak and baking spice.

How to Enjoy

Enjoy Clyde May’s Straight Wheated Bourbon neat to appreciate its softer wheat-driven texture and sweet vanilla-caramel profile. A large cube brings out additional honey and oak while creating an especially approachable sipping experience.

It also works well in a Bourbon Old Fashioned, Whiskey Sour, Boulevardier or Manhattan, where the softer wheated profile creates a rounder, sweeter cocktail.

For food pairings, try barbecue, glazed pork, roasted pecans, aged cheddar, caramel desserts or dark chocolate.

FAQ

What is Clyde May’s Straight Wheated Bourbon?
It is a straight bourbon whiskey that uses wheat as an important secondary grain, creating a softer and generally sweeter profile than many rye-forward bourbons.

What does it taste like?
Expect vanilla, caramel, honey, toasted oak and baking spice with a smooth, mellow texture.

Is this a new Clyde May’s release?
Yes. Conecuh Brands identified Straight Wheated Bourbon as the newest addition to the Clyde May’s lineup in 2026.

Has it won any awards?
Yes. Conecuh Brands reports a Gold Medal and 91-point score at the 2026 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

Is it good for sipping?
Yes. The wheated profile is designed to be smooth and mellow, making it especially suitable neat or over a large cube.