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Unblended. Grain-to-Glass. Peppery & warm.
Made using local north Texas grain and made grain-to-glass at BENDT Distilling Co. in Lewisville, Texas, this unique rye has been slow-aged in the Texas heat for over five and a half years (2023 release). The grain bill includes Elbon Rye, Triticale Hybrid Grain, Marris Otter Malted Barley and Naked Streaker Oats. Aged 5+ years in a 53 gallon standard bourbon barrel at a 3.5 char level. 

100 Proof (ABV 50%) 

THE DISTILLERY

Making BENDT Whiskey
BENDT whiskey is made from
local Texas grain, grown just down the road from the distillery.
 
Do you know your local farmer? We do. 

Local grain
Here at BENDT, we believe that using local ingredients is the best way to create the most delicious whiskey possible, while also supporting local farmers, seed companies and malt houses. Our grains come from local farms via MBS Seed (Denton, TX), and our malt is from both TexMalt (Ft. Worth, TX) and Maverick Malt House (Wilderado, TX). And where does that grain go once we’ve finished distilling our whiskeys? Right back to local farms to feed Texas cattle. #supportlocal isn’t just a tagline for us here at BENDT, it’s a way of life. #drinklocal

Mashing & Fermentation
Once we’ve received our local grain, we mill it in-house and convey it into either our mash tun or our corn cooker. Once mashing is complete, we pitch our yeast and begin fermentation. This process can take anywhere from a few days, up to two weeks, with each of our fermentation vessels holding over 2000 gallons of mash. 

Distillation
Once the fermentation process is complete, and we have converted as much of the sugar in the grain as possible to alcohol, we transfer the wash (a.k.a. distiller’s beer - 8% abv) from the fermentation vessels over to our strip, or wash still. During this first distillation, alcohol is extracted from the wash, and the resulting low wines (25% abv) are transferred to our finishing, or spirit stills. The same process is repeated, but when the spirit comes off of the finishing stills, it is now ready for barrel aging. 

Barrel Maturation
Although we do produce a few unaged spirits, the vast majority of our whiskeys and other craft spirits are barrel aged. In the case of our whiskeys, all are aged a minimum of 9 months, with most resting in a barrel for 2-4 years, some longer. At BENDT, we make blended whiskey, bourbon, rye, wheat, malt and light whiskeys, as well as experimental small batches of gin, agave spirit, brandy, rum, vodka and various liqueurs. 

TASTING NOTES

Aroma Notes: Floral and peppery, with spicy cacao, eucalyptus, cinnamon on green apple, fresh leather, with a good balance of malty and herbal notes

Tasting Notes: Fantastic texture, a crisp palate leading with elderflower and wheatgrass, transitioning to graham cracker and sandalwood, with cereal grains, light caramel, and spiced chocolate in the background

Finish: It’ll make you think you’ve just had a chewy oatmeal cookie, lingering with pleasant astringency before drawing you back in for another sip

SHIPPING 

*SHIPPING NOTICE- If possible, please use a business address for shipping. All shipments require an adult signature which is much more reliable at a place of business.

All orders usually ship within 24-48 hours unless noted otherwise 

 

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