William Larue Weller is the barrel-proof wheated bourbon in Buffalo Trace's Antique Collection, a release followed closely by collectors because every yearly bottling is scarce, powerful and stylistically distinct.
From the Producer
William Larue Weller is Buffalo Trace Distillery's barrel-proof wheated bourbon, released each fall as one of five whiskeys in the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection. Named after William Larue Weller, the 19th-century Kentucky distiller who pioneered wheat over rye as bourbon's secondary grain, the whiskey is bottled uncut and unfiltered at whatever proof and age each year's selected barrels reach — figures the distillery publishes annually and that vary release to release. Proof and release year vary by bottling, so check the label for the exact vintage and barrel proof.
Tasting Profile
- Nose: Caramel, vanilla, toasted oak, dark fruit, leather and baking spice.
- Palate: Rich and full-powered, with brown sugar, toffee, cinnamon and wheated softness under a high-strength structure typical of annual BTAC releases.
- Finish: Long, warming and oak-spiced, with lingering caramel and sweet-grain depth.
Best For
Buffalo Trace Antique Collection buyers, serious bourbon collectors and gift purchases where rarity matters more than easy everyday drinkability.
Product Details
Producer / Distillery: Buffalo Trace Distillery
Expression: William Larue Weller
Category: Barrel-proof wheated straight bourbon
Release Detail: Annual Buffalo Trace Antique Collection bottling
Volume: 750ml
Proof / ABV: varies by annual release; confirm from bottle label
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