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Stacked up against whiskies from around the world, Wenzel Whiskey’s “Wheated Two” release was named the best American Blended Limited Release at the World Whiskies Awards.

The World Whiskies Awards happened on Feb. 8 in Louisville The awards were launched by Whisky Magazine to “commend the best whiskies in more than 20 categories covering style and production methods.” Each entry is evaluated blindly by independent spirits experts. Wenzel Whiskey won the Blended Limited Release category for 12 Years and Under for releases of blended whiskey limited to 3,600 bottles or less.

“Wheated Two” is a barrel-proof wheated bourbon made up of six and seven-year-old barrels selected to create a “harmonious marriage of flavors.” Wenzel Whiskey, located in Covington, has a history dating back over 150 years.

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