W.L. Weller Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey — Wheated, Single Barrel, 97 Proof
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Weller Single Barrel Bourbon 97 Proof (48.5% ABV) · Single Barrel Selection · Wheated Mash Bill 97 Proof 48.5% ABV 750 mL Format Wheated Mash Bill Single Bbl Selection Kentucky Region W.L. Weller Single Barrel is Buffalo Trace's wheated bourbon bottled one barrel at a time rather than batched. The distillery announced it on 19 May 2020, released the first bottles that June, and has issued it annually since, at 97 proof (48.5% ABV) in a 750 mL bottle with a cork stopper. It carries no age statement, and Buffalo Trace does not publish the wheated recipe behind it. Nº 01 The Elemental Distinction 01One barrel per bottling rather than a batch, which is what the name buys you: variation between bottles is the design, not a defect. 0297 proof (48.5% ABV) — a rung of its own on the Weller ladder, above the 90-proof Special Reserve and below the 107. 03No age statement. Buffalo Trace said so at launch and has published no figure since. 04Wheated: wheat rather than rye alongside corn and malted barley. The proportions are not disclosed. 05Annual, in small volume, with a cork stopper matching Weller Full Proof. Nº 02 Buffalo Trace Distillery & W.L. Weller Heritage Frankfort Wheated Single Barrel Legacy Distilled at the historic Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky, W.L. Weller honors William Larue Weller, pioneer of wheated bourbon. Introduced in 2020 to fulfill consumer demand for a single-barrel wheated expression, this release showcases the unique individual barrel nuances of Buffalo Trace's famous wheated recipe. Nº 03 Craftsmanship & Cask Architecture Wheated Mash & Single Barrel Sourcing Single Barrel Sourcing Individual Barrel Identity Drawn from individual hand-selected barrels, ensuring distinct flavor variations between separate bottling runs. Wheated Mash Bill Wheat Secondary Grain Replaces traditional rye with wheat, softening oak tannins and yielding soft caramel, vanilla, and stone fruit sweetness. 97 Proof Bottling Balanced Cask Strength Bottled at 48.5% ABV (97 proof), balancing rich proof concentration with velvety wheated accessibility. Cork Stopper Finish Weller Premium Packaging Presented in the classic rounded Weller bottle topped with a cork stopper, aligning with Weller Full Proof. Nº 04 Sensory Profile & Strategy Distillery Tasting Notes I Sensory Profile Nose: Cherry and mint, fading into vanilla. Palate: Caramel and baking spices, with cocoa behind them. Finish: Cinnamon and coffee, closing on pepper. † Buffalo Trace's published note for this bottling, paraphrased. Because each bottling comes from one barrel, individual bottles vary around this profile. II Strategic Position Read the Weller range by proof and this sits at 97, between the 95-proof C.Y.P.B. beside it and the 107-proof Antique 107 above it — a two-point gap on one side that tells you the range is now finely divided. What separates it is not strength but method: everything else in the line is batched, and this is not, so the variation between two bottles is real rather than notional. See where it lands in the Weller ladder at Midnight Whiskey. Nº 05 Collector Note & Index Vault Provenance →Single Barrel Variety Offers collectors a vertical tracking opportunity to explore barrel-to-barrel nuances of Buffalo Trace wheated stock. →Bourbon Vault Context Catalogued within the primary Bourbon Collection and The Vault at Midnight Whiskey. Evaluated strictly on verified liquid specifications, physical inspects, and primary distillery disclosures. Collector IndexWELLER SGL BBL Distillery Buffalo Trace Distillery Series Position Core Wheated Lineup Category Kentucky Straight Bourbon Proof / ABV 97 Proof (48.5% ABV) Age Statement NAS (No Age Statement) Format 750 mL Explore the complete Bourbon collection in Midnight Whiskey's vault. Nº 06 Technical Specifications PRODUCER / DISTILLERY Buffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, Kentucky BRAND W.L. Weller CATEGORY Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (Single Barrel) STYLE Wheated — wheat in place of rye as secondary grain MASH BILL Corn, wheat and malted barley; proportions not disclosed PROOF / ABV 97 Proof / 48.5% ABV AGE STATEMENT None — stated as such at launch CLOSURE Cork Stopper RELEASE TYPE Annual Limited Release (First Released June 2020) REGION Frankfort, Kentucky, USA FORMAT 750 mL SKU 88004039646 † Specifications and details verified directly from physical bottle inspects and producer disclosures. Nº 07 Records & Assurance Production Methodology Buffalo Trace announced Weller Single Barrel on 19 May 2020 as an addition to the Weller line, with the first bottles arriving that June and an annual release schedule from then on. It is drawn from the distillery's wheated recipe — wheat rather than rye as the secondary grain alongside corn and malted barley — and Buffalo Trace does not publish the proportions. The departure from the rest of the range is the bottling method rather than the liquid: where Special Reserve, Antique 107 and Full Proof are batched to a house profile at fixed strengths, this is drawn from one barrel at a time and bottled at 97 proof with no age statement. The distillery framed the launch as answering a long-standing request from Weller drinkers for a single-barrel option, noting that its rye-recipe bourbons already offered that variety and its wheated recipe did not. The packaging carries a cork stopper, matching Weller Full Proof rather than the screw caps used lower in the range. Authentication & Vault Preservation Every bottle sold through Midnight Whiskey is sourced as an authentic, sealed product and inspected before it ships. Orders are packed with padded, glass-rated handling and require an adult signature (21+) on delivery; we do not ship to anyone unable to verify legal drinking age. For our full sourcing and handling protocols, see our editorial and authentication standards. Frequently Asked Questions What proof is W.L. Weller Single Barrel? W.L. Weller Single Barrel is bottled at 97 proof, or 48.5% ABV, in a 750 mL bottle with a cork stopper. It carries no age statement — Buffalo Trace said so when it announced the release and has published no figure since. When was W.L. Weller Single Barrel released? Buffalo Trace announced it on 19 May 2020 and released the first bottles that June. It has been an annual release in small volume ever since, and it joined a Weller line that already held Special Reserve, Antique 107, 12 Year, Full Proof, C.Y.P.B. and William Larue Weller. What are Buffalo Trace's tasting notes for Weller Single Barrel? Buffalo Trace describes a nose of cherry and mint fading to vanilla, a palate of caramel and baking spices with hints of cocoa, and a finish of cinnamon, coffee and a touch of pepper. Because each bottling is drawn from a single barrel rather than a batch, individual bottles vary around that profile. Midnight Whiskey · The Vault Buffalo Trace Distillery · W.L. Weller Single Barrel { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "Product", "@id": "https://midnightwhiskey.com/products/weller-single-barrel-bourbon#product", "name": "W.L. 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