De Molen Barrel Aged Wild Turkey Edition 2023 Wheat Wine Craft Beer 33 cl 10.6%

Wheat Wine is already a rare style. Add six to eight months in Wild Turkey bourbon barrels, and you have a beer that's unlikely to come around again.

Expert description of De Molen Barrel Aged Wild Turkey Edition 2023 Wheat Wine

Wild Turkey Edition 2023 is a barrel-aged Wheat Wine at 10.6% from the Dutch brewery De Molen, part of the brewery's ambitious Barrel Aged series. The base beer - a heavy, wheat-based cousin of the classic English Barley Wine - has matured in barrels that previously held Wild Turkey bourbon, adding characteristic notes of vanilla, caramel and charred oak on top of the wheat beer's natural fullness and light tartness.

De Molen is a Dutch brewery from Bodegraven, founded in 2004 by Menno Olivier and named after the historic windmill "De Arkduif" from 1697, where the brewery is based. De Molen is known internationally for intense, boundary-pushing specialty beers and an ambitious barrel-ageing programme - but the brewery ceased production on 1 October 2025, making these bottles part of the last vintages it will ever brew.

Tasting Notes

Aroma

Vanilla, caramel and charred oak from the bourbon barrel, with an underlying wheat sweetness.

Taste

Full-bodied and warm with caramel, honey and bourbon, carried by the wheat beer's soft, lightly tart body.

Finish

Long and warm with lingering notes of vanilla and oak.

Specifications

Name: Wild Turkey Edition 2023
Brewery: De Molen
Country/Region: Netherlands
Beer style: Wheat Wine (Barrel Aged)
ABV: 10.6%
Size: 33 CL
Cask type: Wild Turkey bourbon barrels
Malt: Barley malt
Allergens: Gluten (barley)
Best before: 17/01/2027
EAN: 8717624420269
Serving suggestion: 10-14°C in a wide tulip glass or snifter

Flavour Profile

Sweet · Barrel-aged · Full-bodied · Complex

Did You Know?

De Molen ceased all production on 1 October 2025 after more than 20 years as one of Europe's most respected specialty beer breweries - meaning bottles like this one from the Barrel Aged series will never see a new vintage again.

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Frequently Asked Questions about De Molen Wild Turkey Edition 2023 Wheat Wine

Is Wild Turkey Edition 2023 worth the money?

Yes, especially since De Molen has ceased production. That makes this barrel-aged Wheat Wine part of the brewery's last-ever releases - a rarity that rarely gets cheaper over time.

How rare is this beer?

Very. De Molen closed all production in October 2025, so once it's sold out at retailers, no more bottles will follow.

What does Wild Turkey Edition 2023 taste like?

It tastes of caramel, honey and bourbon, with a full, warm body and a long, vanilla- and oak-driven finish.

What food pairs well with Wild Turkey Edition 2023?

It works best as a dessert beer on its own, but can also be paired with bold, aged cheeses or caramel-based desserts.

What temperature should it be served at?

Serve it at 10-14°C in a wide beer glass or tulip glass, ideally in small pours.

Can Wild Turkey Edition 2023 be stored for a long time?

Yes, this batch is best before 17/01/2027, and with its heavy, barrel-aged profile it can easily develop positively with continued cool, dark storage.