Whiskey: William Larue Weller 2016 Kentucky Straight Bourbon
William Larue Weller is the wheated-bourbon expression in the Antique Collection from Buffalo Trace. The 2016 release is at a punchy 67.7%.
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Size: 750ML
Proof: 135.4 (67.7% ABV)
Origin: United States
Distillery: Buffalo Trace Distillery
William Larue Weller is the only wheated bourbon in the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection. It’s bottled at barrel-strength – this year, a robust 135.4 proof – and it’s not chill filtered, retaining a true rickhouse character. Distilled in 2003, making it 13 years old. The selected barrels for the batch came from the third and sixth floors of warehouses D, K, and L. Warehouse K and Warehouse L are both made from brick, but there’s an important difference: Warehouse K has wooden floors, and Warehouse L has concrete floors. That seemingly minor nuance has a big impact on how whiskey ages, and it’s all because of thermodynamics.
William Larue Weller 2016 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Tasting Notes
Nose: Dense and fruitcakey, there’s lots to smell here: prunes, candied nuts, dark caramel, and dates.
Palate: William Larue Weller starts off sweet and creamy in the entry, with flavors of butterscotch and shortbread, before ramping up to a growing, peppery warmth in the midpalate.
Finish: A lovely long finish showcases notes of dried figs, clove, and a mysterious savoriness.
Distillery Information
Buffalo Trace Distillery is a distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky, that is owned by the Sazerac Company. It has historically been known by several names, including the George T. Stagg Distillery and the Old Fire Copper Distillery.
