Weller Special Reserve 1L is the approachable entry point into the W.L. Weller line, built around the softer house style that comes from using wheat rather than rye as the secondary grain in the mashbill.
From the Producer
W.L. Weller is the wheated bourbon line produced at Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky. The line was created by William Larue Weller, who replaced rye with wheat in the mashbill to create a softer, sweeter bourbon profile. Buffalo Trace produces several Weller expressions on the same wheated mashbill — Special Reserve as the entry point, with Antique, Full Proof and the allocated 12 Year stepping up in age and proof. The 1L format is the standard retail size outside the US domestic market.
Tasting Profile
- Nose: Honey, vanilla, light caramel and gentle oak.
- Palate: Soft and easy-drinking, with sweet grain, toffee and mellow spice that make it well suited to casual pours and introductory bourbon gifting.
- Finish: Smooth and uncomplicated, with lingering vanilla and light oak.
Best For
Home bars, easy bourbon sipping, everyday gifting and buyers who want recognised Weller branding in a practical one-litre format.
Product Details
Producer / Distillery: Buffalo Trace Distillery
Expression: W.L. Weller Special Reserve
Category: Straight wheated bourbon
ABV: 45%
Proof: 90
Volume: 1L
Mash Bill Note: Wheated bourbon recipe
To install this Web App in your iPhone/iPad press
and then Add to Home Screen.
