Whiskey: William Larue Weller 2017 Kentucky Straight Bourbon
The whiskey’s namesake, William Larue Weller, was an early bourbon distiller who (allegedly) was the first to swap wheat for rye in his bourbon’s mash bill.
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Size: 750ML
Proof: 128.2 (64.1% ABV)
Origin: United States
Distillery: Buffalo Trace Distillery
Each year’s release always has the same five whiskeys: Eagle Rare 17 Year Old, Sazerac Rye 18 Year Old, William Larue Weller, Thomas H. Hardy Rye, and George T. Stagg. However, each year’s blend is usually slightly different, with barrels coming from different locations in different warehouses. This round was distilled in the winter of 2005 and was aged in warehouses D, I, and P. It was called out in Buffalo Trace’s press release as having “extra richness” this year, a promising sign.
William Larue Weller 2017 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Tasting Notes
Nose: This is woody! Lots of char and caramel on the nose - a bit of a reatrained nose, at first - even diluted.
Palate: The palate is thick and sweet.Huge, sweet, finish. Really earthy - oaky.
Finish: The finish has a bit of mint and loads of creamy caramel.
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.
