.mw-master-container { font-family: inherit; color: #e0e0e0; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 60px; } /* Weller Blue: #003366 | Barrel Amber: #cb6d21 | Wheated Gold: #d4af37 */ .mw-h3 { color: #d4af37; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.9rem; letter-spacing: 2px; margin-top: 40px; display: block; border-bottom: 1px solid #003366; padding-bottom: 8px; margin-bottom: 20px; } .mw-accent { color: #d4af37; font-weight: bold; } /* Feature Box: Gradient representing the barrel-entry proof concentration */ .mw-info-box { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1a1a1a 0%, #001a33 100%); padding: 25px; margin: 25px 0; border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0; border: 1px solid #333; border-left: 4px solid #d4af37; } /* Scannable Grid Layout */ .mw-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 30px; margin: 30px 0; } .mw-card { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02); padding: 25px; border: 1px solid #003366; border-radius: 4px; } /* Technical Table Styling */ .mw-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 15px; } .mw-table td { padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #1a1a1a; color: #ccc; font-size: 0.95rem; } .mw-table td:first-child { font-weight: bold; width: 38%; color: #d4af37; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.75rem; letter-spacing: 1px; } @media (max-width: 768px) { .mw-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } } W.L. Weller Full Proof is a structurally distinctive bottling within the Buffalo Trace wheated bourbon portfolio. It is bottled at the original barrel entry proof of 114—the exact strength at which the spirit entered the cask prior to maturation. This production specification preserves the structural concentration intended by the original distilling team, bypassing the dilution found in standard bottling-strength conventions. The Technical Distinction W.L. Weller Full Proof is defined by its avoidance of chill filtration and its focus on historical barrel-entry specifications. Original Entry Proof: Bottled at 114 proof to preserve the structural density intended at the start of aging. Wheated Mashbill: Utilizes the same Buffalo Trace wheated recipe found in the Van Winkle and Antique 107 lines. Non-Chill Filtered: A structural feature that allows the high-proof spirit to retain essential textures and concentrated character. Strategic Positioning: Acts as the bridge between the accessible Weller Antique 107 and the cask-strength William Larue Weller BTAC tier. Sensory Profile Nose: Caramel, vanilla, and integrated wheat sweetness. Developing layers of dark fruit, baking spice, and oak char emerge alongside leather and soft tobacco. Palate: Full-bodied with substantial textural concentration. A front of wheat-derived sweetness transitions into mid-palate notes of dark chocolate, baking spice, and developed tannin. Finish: Long. A signature closing of lingering oak, soft baking spice, and a complex spice-and-wheat note characteristic of high-proof wheated bourbon. Strategic Position Launched in 2019, Full Proof provides a structured intermediate point between standard Weller releases and ultra-premium cask-strength rarities. It serves as a high-octane alternative to comparators like Maker's Mark Cellar Aged or Larceny Barrel Proof. "A structural masterpiece that preserves the absolute integrity of the original barrel-entry profile." Technical Specifications Distillery Buffalo Trace Distillery (Frankfort, KY) Style Wheated Kentucky Straight Bourbon Production Method Original Barrel Entry Proof Age Statement NAS (Typically 7+ Years) Proof / ABV 114 Proof / 57% ABV Filtration Non-Chill Filtered SRP Range $50 – $70 (Allocation-Controlled) Collector Note The 114 proof Full Proof bottling is a high-conviction target for collectors interested in barrel-entry-proof specifications. Since its 2019 debut, it has remained a heavily allocated permanent addition to the Weller lineup. Secondary market valuation typically ranges between $300 and $500 depending on regional availability. Bottles offered here include intact original packaging. Recommended Serving To honor the profound textural concentration, enjoy this bourbon neat in a Glencairn glass. Adding a few drops of water broadens the nose and unlocks additional fruit complexity. Its 114 proof strength performs exceptionally in premium cocktails like an Old Fashioned or Manhattan, where the elevated proof carries through dilution. Pairs peerlessly with grilled meats, dark chocolate, or aged hard cheeses.
