The 3 Foundations of the Weller Wheated Profile:

• The Buffalo Trace Wheated Mash Bill: Composed of corn, soft red winter wheat, and malted barley, this grain formula yields an inherently rounder, softer, and more honeyed palate than high-rye mash bills.
• Extended Wood Synergy: Without aggressive rye spice competing for attention, wheated bourbon absorbs vanillin, lactones, and natural wood sugars from charred white oak staves with exceptional clarity over long aging cycles.
• The Van Winkle Connection: Weller barrels are laid down in the same Frankfort, Kentucky rickhouses and share identical distillation origins with Old Rip Van Winkle and Pappy Van Winkle. For collectors, Weller represents Pappy DNA at a fraction of the barrier to entry.

1. William Larue Weller (Buffalo Trace Antique Collection)

• Proof / ABV: Uncut & Unfiltered Barrel Proof (~125–135 Proof / ~62.5%–67.5% ABV)
• Age Statement: Typically 12 to 14 Years
• Collector Status: Crown Jewel of Wheated Bourbon ($1,699.99)

Representing the undisputed holy grail of the Weller dynasty, William Larue Weller (commonly abbreviated as WLW) is released once annually each fall as part of the fabled Buffalo Trace Antique Collection (BTAC). Unlike standard Weller expressions that undergo proof dilution and chill filtration, WLW is bottled straight from the barrel. It delivers monumental power and decadent complexity: crème brûlée, pipe tobacco, dark chocolate fudge, and stewed black cherries. For serious connoisseurs, WLW frequently outscores even Pappy Van Winkle 20 Year in blind tasting panels.

2. Weller Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon

• Proof / ABV: 97 Proof (48.5% ABV)
• Distinction: Distinct Orange Label & Single-Cask Individuality
• Collector Valuation: $619.99 (In Stock)

Introduced in 2020 to celebrate the individual nuances of standalone barrels, Weller Single Barrel features an eye-catching burnt-orange metallic label. Each release is pulled from hand-selected barrels located on the prime floors of Buffalo Trace’s historic brick warehouses. Bottled at 97 proof, it offers distinct variations from cask to cask—ranging from candied vanilla and toasted cinnamon to ripe peach and soft leather—making it an exceptional trophy for collectors seeking unique single-barrel character.

3. Weller C.Y.P.B. (Craft Your Perfect Bourbon)

• Proof / ABV: 95 Proof (47.5% ABV)
• Maturation: 8 Years on Top Warehouse Floors
• Collector Valuation: $499.99 (In Stock)

Few bottles in American whiskey boast a more unique origin story than Weller C.Y.P.B.. In 2015, Buffalo Trace invited over 200,000 consumers to build their ideal whiskey via an interactive platform, choosing grain recipe, rickhouse placement, age, and proof. The crowd voted overwhelmingly for a wheated bourbon aged 8 years on the hottest top floors and bottled at 95 proof. Released annually in very small batches with a striking white paper label and turquoise script, C.Y.P.B. delivers luscious butterscotch, toasted oak, and sweet citrus zest.

4. Weller Full Proof Bourbon

• Proof / ABV: 114 Proof (57.0% ABV)
• Processing: Non-Chill Filtered
• Collector Valuation: $229.99 (In Stock)

Introduced in response to fervent demand for a high-proof Weller expression that mirrors original barrel-entry proof (114 proof), Weller Full Proof has rapidly become a favorite among purists. Crucially, Buffalo Trace skips chill filtration on this expression, leaving natural barrel fatty acids and complex wood esters intact. The result is a viscous, mouth-coating texture boasting dark berries, toasted marshmallow, vanilla bean, and warming oak spice. It stands as one of the finest value-to-flavor propositions in the allocated whiskey world.

5. The Core Pillars: Weller 12 Year, Antique 107 & Special Reserve

• Weller 12 Year Old (90 Proof): Revered for its deep black label, this expression undergoes a full 12 years in charred oak, resulting in gentle oak dryness, marzipan, and delicate dried fruit notes that closely parallel older Van Winkle releases.
• Weller Antique 107 (107 Proof): Known to enthusiasts simply as “OWA” (Old Weller Antique), this ruby-red labeled pour offers robust cinnamon, candied apple, and bold proof punch without sacrificing wheated smoothness.
• Weller Special Reserve (90 Proof): The flagship green-label entry point into the line, offering approachable honey, floral vanilla, and gentle butterscotch.