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Drink it neat with a few drops of water, or build the richest wheated old fashioned on your shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Weller Full Proof\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGive it a few minutes to breathe before the first sip — full proof whiskies open up fast, and the cherry and crème brûlée notes round out considerably once the alcohol settles. One large cube is plenty if you want it cold; more ice just mutes what makes this bottle worth chasing. It also has enough backbone to carry a Kentucky mule for something lower-key than a neat pour.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Weller","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35737848709273,"sku":"VWS_200418937","price":107.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/products\/we.jpg?v=1612340679"},{"product_id":"wl-weller-bourbon-wheated-special-reserve-90pf-750ml","title":"Weller Special Reserve 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eWeller Special Reserve is the front door to Buffalo Trace's wheated bourbon lineup, built on the same wheated recipe family as Pappy Van Winkle. Wheat takes the place of rye in the grain bill, which is why this 90-proof Kentucky straight bourbon drinks so gently: caramel on the nose, honey and butterscotch through the middle, and a soft honeysuckle finish. The name honors William Larue Weller, the nineteenth-century distiller credited with first selling wheated bourbon. Green-label Special Reserve carries an everyday price but rarely sits on shelves long - an allocation staple. Pour it neat as an easy evening sipper, or use it to build the softest old fashioned in the house.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Weller Special Reserve\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 90 proof this one takes ice without falling apart, so a couple of cubes and ten minutes of patience will pull the honeysuckle and butterscotch even further forward. It's also mild enough to work as a highball with soda and a lemon twist for anyone easing into wheated bourbon.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"W.L. 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Reach for it as a daily sipper, a soft old fashioned base, or a gentle on-ramp for someone new to bourbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Weller Special Reserve\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the bottle to reach for on a weeknight — pour it neat or with a splash of water and let the honeysuckle and butterscotch carry the glass without needing anything fancy. It also makes an easy, wallet-friendly Old Fashioned when you don't want to open something rarer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"W.L. 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Pour it neat first; the soft wheat character is the whole point, and ice only muffles the vote.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Weller C.Y.P.B.\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause it was built by public vote rather than a single distiller's palate, it's worth tasting side-by-side with standard Weller Special Reserve to see exactly what the crowd changed. A few drops of water open the citrus more than ice does, without diluting the wheat softness the vote was built around.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Weller","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36752219603097,"sku":"VWS_200420314","price":392.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/products\/large_compare__product-4811010-a9451d6f-32ca-4ed3-8401-c99d9ec85cae.png?v=1602894251"},{"product_id":"william-larue-weller-750ml","title":"William Larue Weller Bourbon 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eOnce a year, Buffalo Trace releases William Larue Weller, a barrel-proof wheated bourbon that anchors the distillery's Antique Collection. It is hand-bottled uncut, straight from the barrel, so the proof moves with every annual release. Wheat stands in for rye in the mash bill, and that swap is why all that strength lands plush instead of sharp: caramel corn, new leather, and plums on the nose; marshmallow, salted almonds, nougat, and figs across the palate; a composed, sweet finish that goes on for minutes. This is an allocation heavyweight — bottles clear shelves the day they arrive. Pour it slowly, add water a few drops at a time, and give it a full evening; barrel proof rewards patience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink William Larue Weller\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince the proof changes with every annual batch, check the label before pouring — some years land well above 130 proof, which changes how much water it can take. A Glencairn glass concentrates the plum and nougat aromas better than a standard rocks glass for the first few sips.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"William Larue Weller","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36760184291481,"sku":"VWS_7587","price":1857.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/products\/65762-big.jpg?v=1602965087"},{"product_id":"weller-antique-107","title":"Weller Antique 107 750 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eW.L. Weller Antique 107 is a wheated bourbon from Buffalo Trace's Sazerac lineage, using wheat instead of rye as the secondary grain for a softer, rounder profile — the same wheated mash-bill approach that underlies Pappy Van Winkle. Bottled at a hearty 107 proof without an age statement, it's built to carry more punch than the standard Weller Special Reserve while keeping the house's honeyed, easy-drinking character. Expect caramel and brown sugar up front, baking spice and a touch of oak through the middle, and a warm, lingering finish that doesn't turn hot despite the proof. It's become a favorite base for a strong Old Fashioned or Manhattan among bartenders who know the wheater style.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Weller Antique 107\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's a bartender's go-to for a Manhattan or Old Fashioned — the higher proof stands up to vermouth and bitters without getting diluted into nothing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"W.L. 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It's one of the most sought-after age-stated bourbons on the market relative to its price, given its ties to the Van Winkle lineage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Weller 12 Year\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSip it neat to appreciate the wheated softness that makes this style so prized, or build it into a Manhattan or Old Fashioned where its gentleness lets the other ingredients shine. Ice is optional but not necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Weller","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42629273551066,"sku":"VWS_7478","price":150.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/products\/2ba9ee64-99c0-11ea-8725-027b56b897b2_e5788ade-4163-4e24-9369-878e9507f62c.jpg?v=1653686155"},{"product_id":"weller-single-barrel-wheated-bourbon","title":"Weller Single Barrel Bourbon 750 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eWeller Single Barrel is Buffalo Trace's single-barrel expression of its wheated bourbon line, hand-selected barrel by barrel rather than blended for consistency like Weller Special Reserve or Antique 107. Wheat stands in for rye in the mash bill, giving the same soft, rounded sweetness that defines the whole Weller family, while the single-barrel format means proof and flavor intensity shift slightly from one selection to the next. Bottled at 97 proof, it splits the difference between the gentler Special Reserve and the punchier Antique 107 — caramel, honey, and baking spice with a warm, lingering finish. Weller's connection to the same wheated recipe family as Pappy Van Winkle keeps demand for any Weller bottle high. This is a strong pick for wheated bourbon fans who want single-barrel character without chasing the rarest allocations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Weller Single Barrel\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeat or with one cube — 97 proof takes a little ice well without losing its honeyed sweetness. It also makes an excellent Old Fashioned if you want a wheated twist on the classic.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Weller","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42629620793562,"sku":"VWS_200420520","price":350.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/products\/c5193ff6-511f-11ec-8534-0ad4c51b643d_b91a1263-20ca-4a2b-bd30-0295c6b8c6b7.jpg?v=1653689764"},{"product_id":"weller-single-barrel-wheated-bourbon-1-75-l-1","title":"Weller Special Reserve 1.75 L","description":"\u003cp\u003eWeller Special Reserve is the entry point to Buffalo Trace's wheated bourbon line, the same wheated mash bill that underpins Pappy Van Winkle, bottled young and easygoing at 90 proof. Wheat replaces rye as the secondary grain, which softens the spice and pushes caramel, vanilla and a light honeyed sweetness to the front. The palate is round and gentle, the finish clean and medium-length with a touch of oak. At 45% ABV in the 1.75-liter format, this is the bottle to keep on hand rather than lock away. It drinks well neat, opens up over a single large cube, and holds its own in an Old Fashioned when you want a softer, sweeter base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Weller Special Reserve\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond a glass on its own, it's an easy well-bourbon for a Whiskey Sour or Paper Plane — the wheat keeps it from turning harsh next to citrus. At 90 proof it also mixes cleanly into a Manhattan without needing a heavier bourbon.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"W.L. 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It's a pour for wheated-bourbon fans chasing a softer, honeyed alternative to rye-forward bourbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink W L Weller Old Antique Barrel Vista\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePour it neat in a rocks glass to let the honey and pecan notes lead, though a single large cube won't hurt on a warm night. It also makes a rounder, sweeter Old Fashioned than a rye-heavy bourbon would.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"W L Weller","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43473659265242,"sku":"VWS_200421370","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/files\/swe_new_hub214383.png?v=1684916248"},{"product_id":"the-soro-family-weller-full-proof-bourbon-750ml","title":"\"The Soro Family\" - Weller Full Proof Bourbon 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eLabeled 'The Soro Family,' this is a single-barrel store pick of Weller Full Proof, Buffalo Trace's wheated Kentucky straight bourbon. Full Proof means exactly that: bottled at 114 proof, the same strength the whiskey entered the barrel, with no water added back. The wheated mash bill swaps rye for soft red winter wheat, so the pour leans sweet and round, with caramel, honey, and baked bread ahead of oak and a gentle cinnamon warmth. Being a single barrel, this particular selection carries its own fingerprint rather than a blended house profile. Weller moves fast when it lands on shelves. Drink it neat to read the barrel, or over one large cube if the proof runs hot.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"W.L. 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Dark cherry, honeyed pecan and vanilla lead the nose, the palate is thick with caramel, cocoa and stewed fruit, and the finish runs long on toasted oak and brown sugar. This one is genuinely allocated and does not sit on shelves. Pour it neat with a few drops of water and take your time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"William Larue Weller","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44029098983642,"sku":"VWS200427187","price":1750.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/files\/William-Larue-Weller-Bourbon-124.7-Proof.jpg?v=1691482719"},{"product_id":"daniel-weller-emmer-wheat-recipe-1794-750ml","title":"Daniel Weller Emmer Wheat Recipe 1794 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn ancient grain sets Daniel Weller Emmer Wheat Recipe apart from every other wheated Kentucky straight bourbon on the shelf: emmer, a wheat older than the pyramids and almost never seen in a modern mash bill. Buffalo Trace Distillery aged the whiskey nearly twelve years and bottled it at 94 proof as the 2023 debut of the Daniel Weller series, named for the grandfather of William Larue Weller. Fresh, nutty aromas of orange zest, hazelnut, cinnamon and caramel give way to bold oak, honey and orchard fruit, closing on baking spice and leather. This was a one-time release, so bottles trade accordingly. Pour it neat beside a standard Weller to taste exactly what the grain changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Daniel Weller Emmer Wheat\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you do want it beyond a neat pour, a wheated Old Fashioned lets the emmer's soft, honeyed character carry through better than a rye-forward bourbon would. One rock is fine too — it just won't shut the whiskey down the way it would a hotter, younger pour.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Daniel Weller","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44374915907802,"sku":"VWS200428891","price":2999.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/files\/DanielWeller1794EmmerWheatRecipeStraightBourbonWhiskey.jpg?v=1703844016"},{"product_id":"buffalo-trace-distillery-weller-millennium-750-ml","title":"Weller Millennium 750 ML","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWeller Millennium breaks from standard distillery tradition by blending Kentucky straight wheated bourbon with straight wheat whiskey. It is a multi-vintage marriage composed of specific barrel percentages:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list.5in;\"\u003e50% from the 2003 vintage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list.5in;\"\u003e40% from the 2005 vintage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list.5in;\"\u003e7% from the 2006 vintage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list.5in;\"\u003e3% from the oldest 2000 vintage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBecause it incorporates a straight wheat whiskey component (at least 51% wheat in its mashbill), it is technically categorized as a blended straight whiskey rather than a traditional straight bourbon. It is bottled at 99 proof. The presentation features a custom 750 mL crystal decanter nestled inside an illuminated display case that lights up with 99 bursts to match the bottling proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe inclusion of heavy wheat stocks yields a softer, sweeter profile that favors elegance over intense, fiery heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list.5in;\"\u003eNose: Highly complex and deeply layered with aromas of rich caramel, toffee, and vanilla bean. Deeper inhalation reveals old aged oak, sweet honeycomb, cinnamon rolls, and a subtle \"dusty\" vintage character reminiscent of antique spirits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list.5in;\"\u003ePalate: Velvet-textured and cream-forward. It leads with dark caramel, maple syrup, and vanilla custard. Complex secondary notes emerge mid-palate, highlighting baking spices like nutmeg and allspice alongside hints of sandalwood, leather, and dried fruits like apricot or figs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list.5in;\"\u003eFinish: Exceptionally long, warming, and gentle. The sweet caramel tapers off into a prominent, dry oak influence. It leaves a lingering refinement of tobacco leaf, shoe leather, and soft oak spice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Weller Millennium\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe it neat in a snifter and let it sit a few minutes to open, since a multi-vintage marriage this old has a lot to unpack. Skip ice entirely here; the softer, wheated profile doesn't need cooling and dilution would flatten the layered nose.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Weller","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45587526222042,"sku":"VWS200431402","price":8571.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/files\/Weller-Millennium-box-and-bottle.jpg?v=1721982420"},{"product_id":"weller-original-wheated-bourbon-12-year-700ml","title":"Weller Original Wheated Bourbon 12 year 700ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwelve years is a long nap for a wheated bourbon, and Weller 12 Year wears every one of them well. Buffalo Trace Distillery swaps rye for wheat in the mash, and that grain softness plus a decade-plus of Kentucky oak lands as lanolin, almond, and creamed corn on the nose, a layered and moderately sweet mid-palate, and a long, oaky, intensely smooth finish at 90 proof. This 700ml bottling is the export-market format of an allocation staple whose wheated recipe also raises some of the most hunted bottles in bourbon. Sip it neat after dinner — this is a bottle for slow evenings, not cocktails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to drink Weller 12 Year\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne large cube is fine if 90 proof feels hot to you, but the wheat is soft enough that most people find it drinks fine at room temperature straight from the pour. Compare it side by side with the standard Weller Special Reserve if you want to taste exactly what the extra years add.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Weller","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45655188766938,"sku":"VWS200431481","price":140.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/9972\/2044\/files\/weller-12-700ml.jpg?v=1723710684"}],"url":"https:\/\/liquorverse.com\/collections\/weller.oembed","provider":"LiquorVerse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}