Harlen D. Wheatley HDW CLIX Vodka (750 ml)

Harlen D. Wheatley HDW CLIX Vodka is an ultra-premium, limited-edition vodka that pushes the boundaries of what is possible in distillation. Crafted at Buffalo Trace Distillery under the expertise of Master Distiller Harlen D. Wheatley, this release is named “CLIX” after the Roman numerals for 159 — the exact number of separate distillations required to create it. That staggering level of refinement transforms a blend of four carefully selected grains — soft red winter wheat, rye, yellow dent corn, and malted barley — into a vodka of unmatched purity and balance.

The process is uncompromising. From 28,400 gallons of mash, only 332 gallons of spirit are preserved, producing around 2,000 bottles in total. After more than a year spent in distillation, the spirit rests for an additional 12 months in stainless steel tanks, ensuring the final result achieves the utmost clarity, polish, and finesse. Every stage of its creation reflects extreme selectivity and patience, underscoring why CLIX is considered one of the rarest vodkas in the world.

Presentation matches the quality of the liquid. Each bottle is housed in a handcrafted, lead-free crystal decanter designed by Nouvel Studio, complete with a crystal stopper, and encased in a burl wood presentation box. The packaging is as much a collector’s statement piece as the vodka itself, designed to signal exclusivity and prestige.

Harlen D. Wheatley HDW CLIX Vodka is more than a luxury spirit — it is a technical achievement in distilling. With only a few thousand bottles ever released, it represents the highest expression of Wheatley’s vision: a vodka born from obsessive attention to detail, rare in both quantity and character, and designed for those who value scarcity, craftsmanship, and legacy in equal measure.

Wheatley Vodka is produced at the world-renowned Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky, a distillery with more than two centuries of heritage and a reputation for uncompromising quality. The brand is guided by Master Distiller Harlen D. Wheatley, whose name it proudly carries. Known for his relentless pursuit of precision, Wheatley applies the same philosophy that made Buffalo Trace one of the most awarded distilleries in the world to the art of vodka making.

Unlike mass-produced vodkas that prioritize speed and volume, Wheatley Vodka is crafted in small batches using a carefully composed recipe of red winter wheat and other select grains. Distilled ten times through a continuous still and further refined in a copper pot still, the process is deliberately slow and meticulous. Every detail, from water source to filtration, is controlled to produce a spirit of exceptional smoothness, balance, and clarity.

The Wheatley name extends beyond the flagship vodka to rare and experimental releases such as Harlen D. Wheatley HDW CLIX Vodka, a project that underwent 159 separate distillations and represents the pinnacle of vodka craftsmanship. Together, these releases showcase the dual philosophy of the brand: accessibility and refinement in the everyday Wheatley Vodka, and uncompromising innovation in CLIX.

Buffalo Trace Distillery’s legacy of award-winning bourbons and ryes informs Wheatley Vodka’s philosophy — that true quality takes time, attention, and respect for both tradition and innovation. Whether through its approachable flagship vodka or its ultra-luxury, limited-edition expressions, Wheatley Vodka embodies a commitment to purity, craftsmanship, and excellence that stands apart in the global vodka market.