Typically, Whiskey is made with low-starch corn because it produces a higher yield. However, waxy (or high-starch) corn results in better alcohol content. Each year, our master distiller works with Beck’s Hybrids to find the perfect non-GMO corn seed varietal: one with higher-starch content that grows best in Central Kentucky. It can take years, or even decades, to create these hybrids, selecting the best traits of each corn plant and ensuring the resulting hybrid is ideal for Whiskey-making in Kentucky.
Beck’s 6158 was selected for the 2024 releases.
Tasting Notes
Color: Golden amber
Aroma: Apples and pears with notes of fresh oak
Taste: Plentiful orchard fruit with bright floral and spice notes
