William Larue Weller Bourbon, 2024 Release is part of the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection, one of the most coveted annual releases in American whiskey. Uncut and unfiltered, this hand-bottled wheated bourbon is bottled at natural barrel proof, 125.8 proof (62.9% ABV), and aged 12 years and 6 months. Weller substitutes wheat for the traditional rye grain, a production method pioneered by W.L. Weller himself.

Part of the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection

Released once a year alongside icons like Eagle Rare 17 and George T. Stagg, the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection is built around barrels selected specifically for how they've developed over extended aging. William Larue Weller has been included since the collection's 2005 debut, and remains one of its most consistently acclaimed releases year after year.

A Wheated Bourbon at Full Barrel Strength

Unlike most bourbons, which use rye as the secondary grain, William Larue Weller is built on a wheated mash bill, the same style used in Pappy Van Winkle. Bottled with nothing added and nothing taken away, the 2024 release captures that wheated character at full, undiluted intensity.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: fragrant caramel corn, new leather, plums, light toffee, and pipe tobacco.
• Palate: marshmallow, salted almonds, nougat, figs, and dates.
• Finish: smooth, composed, and flavorfully sweet.

How to Enjoy It

Sip it neat to take in its full barrel-proof intensity, or add a few drops of water to open up the caramel and dried fruit further.

Awards

• Double Gold, 2024 Global Whiskey Challenge
• Silver, 2024 International Wine & Spirits Competition
• Best of Show, 2024 Denver International Spirits Competition
• Double Gold, 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
• Platinum, 2024 ASCOT Awards
• Silver, 2024 International Spirits Challenge

Why Collectors Want This Bottle

• Part of the highly allocated Buffalo Trace Antique Collection.
• Uncut and unfiltered, bottled at natural barrel proof.
• A wheated mash bill bourbon, the same style used in Pappy Van Winkle.
• A single annual release that will never be repeated in this exact barrel selection.

Product Details

• Brand: William Larue Weller, Buffalo Trace
• Type: Kentucky straight bourbon, barrel proof, wheated
• Release: 2024, Buffalo Trace Antique Collection
• Size: 750ml
• ABV: 62.9% (125.8 proof)
• Age: 12 years, 6 months

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the proof of the 2024 William Larue Weller?

It is bottled at natural barrel proof, 125.8 proof, which is 62.9% ABV.

What is a wheated bourbon?

It's a bourbon that uses wheat instead of rye as the secondary grain, giving it a softer, sweeter character. William Larue Weller shares this style with Pappy Van Winkle.

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