W.L. Weller Antique Wheated Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
W.L. Weller Antique Wheated Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
W.L. Weller Antique Wheated Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey stands as a distinguished member of the Weller label, embodying a legacy of exceptional craftsmanship and a commitment to quality. A wheated bourbon of remarkable character, this expression offers a full-bodied flavor profile and a precisely balanced palate. Bottled at a robust 107 proof, Weller Antique unveils a complex taste that harmoniously marries intensity and finesse, making it a standout choice among bourbon enthusiasts.
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Why Gifted Pour recommends it
For the bourbon lover who already knows their way around a back bar, this 107-proof wheated bourbon from Buffalo Trace Distillery makes a gift that feels chosen rather than grabbed. Wheat joins corn and malted barley in the mash bill, giving the palate a soft, rounded sweetness that the higher proof carries into a bold, warming finish. Expect lush corn sweetness up front, vanilla and caramel drawn from new charred oak, and a lingering trail of baking spice and oak. It suits a promotion, a milestone birthday, or Father's Day, especially for someone who likes to sip slowly and talk about what is in the glass. At 53.5% ABV, it rewards a little exploration: neat first, then with a splash of water to open the bouquet and soften the edges. It also builds a richer Old Fashioned or Manhattan for the host who enjoys mixing for friends, so it is equally at home on a home bar shelf or poured at the end of a long dinner.
Pairs well with
- Promotion celebration toast — Its bold, warming finish and layers of caramel and spice make it a fitting pour to mark a hard-earned step up.
- Pecan pie or bread pudding — The bourbon's caramel, toffee and vanilla notes echo the buttery sweetness of these desserts.
- Smoked brisket with peppery bark — The lingering spice and charred oak stand up to smoke and pepper while the soft wheat sweetness rounds out the richness.
Questions about this bottle
What does Weller Antique taste like?
It opens with a rich, inviting aroma, then brings lush corn sweetness softened by the rounded influence of wheat. Vanilla, caramel and toffee notes come from the charred oak, and the higher proof delivers a bold, warming finish with lingering spice and oak.
What does wheated bourbon mean?
A wheated bourbon uses wheat as a key grain in its mash bill. Weller Antique is made from corn, wheat and malted barley, and the wheat gives the palate a softer, more rounded sweetness than its proof might suggest.
How strong is it, and what size is the bottle?
Weller Antique is bottled at 107 proof, which is 53.5% ABV, and comes in a 750 ml bottle. That elevated proof is what gives it a bold, warming finish, so many drinkers add a splash of water to soften the palate.
How should the recipient drink it?
Sip it neat to taste its full depth, or add a splash of water to open the bouquet. It also makes a rich wheated Old Fashioned with sugar, bitters and an orange twist, or a robust Manhattan with sweet vermouth, bitters and a cherry.
