William Larue Weller 2025 Release Kentucky Straight Bourbon 129 Proof
William Larue Weller 2025 Release Kentucky Straight Bourbon 129 Proof

The only wheated bourbon in the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection (BTAC). Uncut and unfiltered at 129 Proof. Aged 12+ years.

The 2025 William Larue Weller is the "velvet hammer" of the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection. As the collection's sole wheated bourbon, it shares the same coveted mash bill as the legendary Pappy Van Winkle line but arrives with the raw, uncut intensity that only the Antique Collection can provide.

Bottled at a robust 129 proof (64.5% ABV) and aged for 12 years and 7 months, this release is a masterclass in balance. The wheat grain softens the aggressive bite typically found in high-proof whiskeys, creating a deceptively smooth drinking experience that is rich, sweet, and incredibly complex. It is widely regarded as one of the most sophisticated pours in American whiskey.

Tasting Notes

  • Nose: A decadent dessert profile featuring heavy waves of vanilla bean, maple syrup, and worn leather, lifted by notes of ripe cherry and pipe tobacco.

  • Palate: Full-bodied and creamy. Delivers an immediate rush of salted caramel, marshmallow, and nougat, balanced by toasted oak and dark fruit (figs and dates).

  • Finish: Long, warming, and composed. The heat dissipates slowly, leaving lingering flavors of cocoa, baking spice, and sweet wheat.

Product Specifications

  • Distillery: Buffalo Trace Distillery

  • Collection: Buffalo Trace Antique Collection (BTAC) 2025

  • Proof: 129 (64.5% ABV)

  • Age: 12 Years, 7 Months

  • Mash Bill: Wheated Bourbon Mash Bill (replaces rye with wheat)

  • Filtration: Uncut & Unfiltered

  • Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Why This Bottle is Special William Larue Weller is frequently the most sought-after bottle in the BTAC lineup because it bridges the gap between the "Pappy" profile and the "Stagg" intensity. It offers the best of both worlds: the soft, sweet, floral notes of a wheated bourbon, amplified by a barrel-proof delivery that ensures no flavor is lost to dilution.

William Larue Weller 2025 Release Kentucky Straight Bourbon 129 Proof

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