Revered Kentucky distillery Buffalo Trace just announced the debut of its Daniel Weller series, a line of experimental wheated bourbons that pays homage to W.L Weller’s grandfather, Daniel. The series’ first launch is the limited-edition Emmer Wheat, a 47-percent ABV bourbon created with ancient Egyptian grain, according to a June 7 press release.
Emmer wheat isn’t typically found in the mashbill of most modern bourbons, but was once a staple in Egyptian beermaking. Archaeological discoveries have found its symbol inscribed on pyramid walls, and experts traced its domestication back over 6,000 years.
