Weller Full Proof Bourbon

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Weller Full Proof delivers the W.L. Weller wheated mash bill at its strongest. Unlike the rest of the Weller lineup, this expression goes into the bottle at the same proof it entered the barrel: 114 proof (57% ABV), with no water added and no chill filtration. You taste what the barrel produced, richer, oilier, and more concentrated than the lower-proof expressions.

How Weller Full Proof Is Made

Weller Full Proof starts with a wheated mash bill. Corn makes up most of the grain, and wheat takes the place that rye would hold in other bourbons, along with a small portion of malted barley. Buffalo Trace Distillery ferments and distills the spirit at its Frankfort, Kentucky facility, then fills it into new, charred American oak barrels at 114 proof. The whiskey ages in the warehouse with no dilution, so the barrel strength stays where it started. Before bottling, it skips chill filtration entirely, which keeps the natural oils and flavor compounds that filtering would strip out.

What Non-Chill Filtration Actually Means

Most bourbon is chill filtered before bottling. The distillery cools the whiskey to near freezing, which makes certain fatty acids and esters solidify, then filters them out. The process removes haze, but it also takes some flavor and body with it. Weller Full Proof skips that step. The result is a heavier mouthfeel and a longer finish than a filtered version of the same whiskey would give you.

The History Behind the Wheat

William Larue Weller is credited with popularizing wheat as the secondary grain in bourbon mash in the 1800s, replacing rye. The wheated style is smoother and sweeter, and it became the foundation for the Weller brand. The same recipe later shaped the Pappy Van Winkle lineup, which is why Weller expressions attract Pappy fans who want a similar flavor profile at a more accessible price. Today Buffalo Trace Distillery produces both brands at the same Frankfort facility. You can read more on Wikipedia.

What to Expect in the Glass

On the nose, expect vanilla, dark cherry, caramelized sugar, toasted oak, and cinnamon, layered and complex for a wheated bourbon. The palate opens with caramel and brown sugar, then moves into toffee, dark chocolate, baking spice, and dried fruit. At 114 proof, the wheat softens the heat, so the strength comes through as flavor rather than burn. The finish carries chocolate, oak char, and toasted vanilla, with an oily texture that lingers. Full tasting notes appear in the Specifications tab below.

How It Compares in the Weller Lineup

Weller Full Proof sits at the top of the Weller range for proof and texture. Weller Antique 107 is bottled at 107 proof with standard filtration, which makes it lighter and easier to drink neat. Full Proof is the heavier, more intense choice, and it costs less than the barrel-proof William Larue Weller, which is part of the annual Buffalo Trace Antique Collection. Full Proof stands out because it combines high proof with non-chill filtration at a lower price than either.

Buying Notes

• Wheated bourbon: wheat replaces rye in the mash bill
• 114 proof / 57% ABV, barrel entry proof with no dilution
• Non-chill filtered, which keeps the natural oils and texture
• No age statement (NAS)

Frequently Asked Questions

What proof is Weller Full Proof?

It is bottled at 114 proof (57% ABV), the same strength it enters the barrel at.

Is Weller Full Proof the same mash bill as Pappy Van Winkle?

Yes. Both use Buffalo Trace’s wheated mash bill and are produced at the same distillery.

Is Weller Full Proof hard to find?

It is allocated. Buffalo Trace releases it in limited quantities, so it sells out quickly at retail price.

How is Weller Full Proof different from Weller Antique 107?

Full Proof is bottled at 114 proof and non-chill filtered, which gives it a richer, oilier texture. Antique 107 is bottled at 107 proof with standard filtration and is slightly lighter. Both use the same wheated mash bill.