William Larue Weller Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 750ml – 129 Proof – Barrel-proof Weller offering intense depth, sweetness, and powerful finish.
William Larue Weller Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey – 2025 Release (750ml, 129 Proof)
Uncut. Unfiltered. A wheated bourbon icon.
The William Larue Weller is the wheated bourbon expression of Buffalo Trace’s Antique Collection, released annually in the fall. The 2025 edition is bottled at a fiery 129 proof (64.5% ABV), offering the raw intensity of barrel-strength whiskey. Aged in new American oak and crafted with a wheat mashbill instead of rye, this bourbon delivers a softer, sweeter profile while retaining immense power and complexity. Non-chill filtered and limited in allocation, it remains one of the most sought-after bourbons in the world.
- Type: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
- Mashbill: Wheated (corn, wheat, malted barley)
- Age: Typically 12-15 years
- Volume: 750ml
- ABV: 64.5% (129 proof)
- Distillery: Buffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, Kentucky
- Series: Antique Collection (2025 Release)
- Filtration: Non-chill filtered
- Availability: Extremely limited annual allocation
Tasting Notes
Nose: Dark chocolate, caramel, vanilla bean, and seasoned oak.
Palate: Rich toffee, baking spice, dried fruit, and honeyed wheat sweetness.
Finish: Long, warming, and layered with oak, spice, and lingering sweetness.
Why You’ll Love It
- Uncut and unfiltered barrel-proof wheated bourbon
- Part of Buffalo Trace’s legendary Antique Collection
- Highly collectible and consistently top-rated by critics
- Perfect for sipping neat or with a splash of water to unlock layers
William Larue Weller 2025 is a bold yet refined bourbon that embodies the pinnacle of Kentucky craftsmanship – an essential addition for serious whiskey enthusiasts and collectors.
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