W.L. Weller Bourbon 12 Year Whiskey 700mL
W.L. Weller Bourbon 12 Year Whiskey 700mL
W.L. Weller 12 Year Bourbon is a highly sought-after wheated Kentucky straight bourbon crafted at the renowned Buffalo Trace Distillery. Known for its smooth and refined character, this expression replaces the traditional rye grain with wheat in the mash bill, creating a softer, rounder flavor profile that has made Weller a favorite among bourbon enthusiasts.
Aged for 12 years, this bourbon develops deep complexity and rich character from extended maturation in American oak barrels. The 700mL bottle offered here is the export version, commonly distributed outside the United States and prized by collectors and fans of wheated bourbon.
W.L. Weller 12 Year delivers a luxurious balance of caramel, vanilla, and toasted oak layered with hints of dark fruit, honey, and baking spices. Its smooth and mellow character has earned it a reputation as one of the most desirable wheated bourbons available.
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Why Gifted Pour recommends it
A wheated Kentucky straight bourbon from Buffalo Trace Distillery, this 12 year expression swaps the usual rye for wheat in the mash bill, which gives it the soft, rounded character that has made Weller a name bourbon fans seek out. That makes it a thoughtful gift for the whiskey lover who already knows what they like, or for a milestone such as a promotion, a retirement, or a big birthday. Twelve years in American oak bring rich aromas of caramel, vanilla, toasted oak and dark fruit, with hints of honey and spice. On the palate it is smooth and full-bodied, layering butterscotch and dried fruit over gentle oak, before a long, warm finish of lingering sweetness and soft spice. The 700mL bottle is the export version, typically distributed outside the United States, a detail collectors of wheated bourbon will appreciate. Pour it neat to let the depth show, add a splash of water to open more caramel and fruit, or stir it into an Old Fashioned for an evening worth marking.
Pairs well with
- Father's Day gift — Its smooth caramel and butterscotch character makes it an easy, generous pour for a dad who enjoys a relaxed glass of bourbon.
- Pecan pie or bread pudding — The bourbon's honey, vanilla and baking spice notes echo the caramelized sweetness of classic American desserts.
- Retirement or promotion celebration — Twelve years of maturation and a long, warm finish give it the depth that suits a toast to a well-earned milestone.
Questions about this bottle
What does wheated bourbon mean?
W.L. Weller 12 Year uses a wheated mash bill of corn, wheat and malted barley, replacing the rye grain found in many bourbons with wheat. The result is a softer, rounder flavor profile, which is the smooth and mellow character Weller is known for.
What does W.L. Weller 12 Year taste like?
The nose offers caramel, vanilla, toasted oak and dark fruit with hints of honey and spice. The palate is smooth and full-bodied with caramel, butterscotch, vanilla, dried fruit and gentle oak, finishing long and warm with lingering sweetness, soft spice and toasted oak.
Why is this bottle 700mL?
The 700mL bottle offered here is the export version of W.L. Weller 12 Year, commonly distributed outside the United States. It is prized by collectors and fans of wheated bourbon, which can make it an especially interesting gift for someone who collects bottles.
How should I drink it?
It is best enjoyed neat to appreciate the depth and smoothness from 12 years of aging. A splash of water opens the aroma and reveals more caramel and fruit, ice softens the oak and enhances the sweetness, and it also works in an Old Fashioned for a richer, smoother drink.
