Heaven's Door Homesick Blues Minnesota Wheated Bourbon Whiskey

Homesick Blues is a bold, cask-strength wheated bourbon aged 7 years in Minnesota—just 150 miles from Bob Dylan’s birthplace. With its 70/30 corn-to-wheat mash bill and dramatic seasonal swings, it delivers rich layers of honey, baking spice, caramel, toasted wheat and oak, plus dark fruit and leather in a finish that lingers. High proof (122.7) gives intensity, while the wheat smooths things for a sipping experience that’s both powerful and approachable.

Key Specs & Context

Tasting Profile

What Makes It Special

• Wheat mash gives it a smoother, softer profile compared to rye-heavy bourbons; the wheat adds creamy texture. 

• Minnesota climate ageing—hot summers and freezing winters—creates a different maturation rhythm than traditional southern bourbons. 

• Cask strength at 122.7 proof, which gives the drinker more intensity and complexity; also shows confidence in the bourbon’s balancing. 

• The connection to Bob Dylan’s roots adds storytelling: limited release, geographic tie, evocative naming. Homesick Blues name itself implies longing, place, character. 

• Complex flavour layers: not just heat, but sweetness, spice, oak, and fruit.

• Great for sipping neat or with a drop of water for those who enjoy high ABV whiskies.

• Good collector or conversation-piece: what it represents (Minnesota bourbon, Bob Dylan homage, cask strength) makes it special.

Serving & Pairing Suggestions

• Serve neat in a Glencairn or tulip glass; allow some time to open up.

• A few drops of water can help unlock oak, leather, and finish layers.

• Pair with dark chocolate, dried fruit (figs, raisins), strong cheeses (blue, aged cheddar), or a cigar if you enjoy that pairing.

• Also works in winter-weather cocktails (e.g. Old Fashioned with a twist), when something robust is appreciated.