William Larue Weller Kentucky Straight Wheated Bourbon Whiskey
William Larue Weller Kentucky Straight Wheated Bourbon Whiskey
William Larue Weller Kentucky Straight Wheated Bourbon Whiskey is a celebrated member of the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection, bottled uncut and unfiltered to showcase the full character of its long barrel aging. Made with a wheated mash bill, this bourbon delivers a rich, full-bodied profile with a softer, rounder mouthfeel compared to traditional rye-based bourbons.
Aged for over a decade and released annually in extremely limited quantities, William Larue Weller offers a powerful yet balanced drinking experience. Its high proof is matched by luxurious notes of dark fruit, caramel, oak spice, and toasted vanilla. Each vintage varies slightly, but all are prized for their bold flavors, lengthy finish, and collectible appeal.
This is a whiskey that pays tribute to W.L. Weller’s pioneering use of wheat in bourbon, offering a bold yet refined take on the wheated style.
Tasting Notes
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Why Gifted Pour recommends it
For the bourbon lover who already owns the everyday favorites, this bottle shows real thought. A member of the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection, it is bottled uncut and unfiltered after more than a decade in the barrel and released each year in extremely limited quantities. That makes it a fit for true milestones: a major promotion, a retirement, a landmark birthday, or a thank-you that needs to land. The wheated mash bill gives it a softer, rounder feel than rye-based bourbons, even at full barrel proof. Expect dark brown sugar and vanilla bean on the nose, then stewed cherry and brown sugar crumble on a warm, full-bodied palate. The finish is long, with baking spice and a touch of maple syrup. Because each vintage varies slightly, it also appeals to collectors who enjoy comparing years side by side. Suggest the recipient pour it neat on a quiet evening, then add a few drops of water to coax out more sweetness and spice.
Pairs well with
- Dark chocolate and cherries — The bourbon's stewed cherry and dark fruit notes mirror the fruit, while its brown sugar sweetness rounds out bitter cocoa.
- Warm pecan pie — Brown sugar crumble on the palate and a maple syrup finish echo the pie's caramelized, nutty sweetness.
- Retirement or milestone toast — Its decade-plus aging, limited annual release and long, baking-spice finish make it a pour worth saving for a moment that deserves ceremony.
Questions about this bottle
What does wheated bourbon mean, and how does it taste different?
This bourbon is made with a wheated mash bill. That gives it a softer, rounder mouthfeel than traditional rye-based bourbons. The style pays tribute to W.L. Weller's pioneering use of wheat in bourbon, and here it carries rich notes of brown sugar, caramel, stewed cherry and baking spice.
How long is William Larue Weller aged?
It is aged for over a decade. It is then bottled uncut and unfiltered to show the full character of that long barrel aging, with dark fruit, caramel, oak spice and toasted vanilla.
It is barrel proof. Should I drink it neat or add water?
Start neat to take in its full complexity and strength. Then try a few drops of water, which can help reveal more layers of sweetness and spice. It makes an ideal slow sipper for quiet evenings or special occasions.
Does every bottle taste the same from year to year?
Not exactly. William Larue Weller is released annually, and each vintage varies slightly. Every release is prized for its bold flavors, lengthy finish and collectible appeal, which makes it a thoughtful gift for someone who enjoys comparing years.
