Bernheim 20th Anniversary Review + A 163-Proof Stitzel Reserve Bourbon

This week on the Bourbon Bytes podcast, it’s my birthday episode, and whiskey news got weird in the best way.

Stitzel-Weller just announced a 31-year-old bourbon bottled at a wild 163.2 proof with a $3,000 price tag. Jack Daniel’s is teaming up with McLaren for the limited-edition Halo MK1 Tennessee Whiskey, and in gaming news, the new Steam Controller is already selling out while Halo 2 and Halo 3 remake rumors are heating up.

Then I dive into a Byte-Sized Review of Bernheim 20th Anniversary Wheat Whiskey from Heaven Hill.

This limited-edition Bernheim is 10 years old, bottled at 115 proof, and celebrates 20 years of one of the most unique American whiskey styles. I went in curious, but this one seriously surprised me with rich caramel, Halloween candy sweetness, balanced spice, and a finish that made me wonder why Bernheim doesn’t get more love.

🥃 Topics covered:

• Stitzel Reserve 31 Year Bourbon at 163.2 proof
• Jack Daniel’s x McLaren Halo MK1 Tennessee Whiskey
• New Steam Controller selling out
• Halo 2 and Halo 3 remake rumors
• Bernheim 20th Anniversary Wheat Whiskey review
• Final score and whether it’s worth hunting

Would you pay $3,000 for a 31-year-old bourbon, or would you rather hunt down this Bernheim?

YouTube Chapter Markers

00:00 Intro – Stitzel Reserve, Jack Daniel’s & Bernheim
00:28 Welcome to the Bourbon Bytes Podcast
01:17 Stitzel Reserve 31 Year Bourbon at 163.2 Proof
03:33 Jack Daniel’s x McLaren Halo MK1 Whiskey
05:38 New Steam Controller Sells Out
07:25 Halo 2 & Halo 3 Remake Rumors
08:49 Byte-Sized Review: Bernheim 20th Anniversary Wheat Whiskey
16:37 Byte Club Shoutout + Outro