Weller 12 Year Old Bourbon Whiskey
Weller 12 Year — 12-Year-Old Wheated Bourbon
Weller 12 Year Old Bourbon Whiskey is a 12-year-old wheated Kentucky straight bourbon from Buffalo Trace Distillery — bottled at 90 proof (45% ABV), 750mL. The longest-aged member of the Weller core lineup, and the closest widely available pour to Pappy Van Winkle.
Weller 12 shares the wheated mash bill family made famous by Pappy — wheat in place of rye as the secondary grain — and twelve years in oak gives it a depth the younger Wellers can't match: toffee, baked apple, and mature oak over the signature honeyed softness. Highly allocated and fiercely hunted, it's a trophy bottle at an honest price. Double Gold, 2019 San Francisco World Spirits Competition; Best of Show, 2018 Los Angeles International Spirits Competition.
Tasting Notes
- Nose: Honey, toffee, vanilla, baked apple, and cinnamon over warm oak.
- Palate: Caramel, vanilla, mature oak, honey, brown sugar, and baking spice.
- Finish: Long and oaky — intensely smooth, with vanilla, mint, and fruit.
Key Highlights
- ✔ 12-year age statement — longest-aged core Weller
- ✔ Wheated mash bill — same family as Pappy Van Winkle
- ✔ Bottled at 90 proof (45% ABV)
- ✔ From Buffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, KY
- ✔ Double Gold, 2019 SFWSC; Best of Show, 2018 LA Intl Spirits Competition
How to Enjoy
Neat, always — this is a sipping bourbon, not a mixing one. A few drops of water open the baked-apple and toffee notes.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is Weller 12 Year worth the price?
It's the closest widely available pour to Pappy Van Winkle at a fraction of the cost — which is exactly why it's so hard to find.
Why is Weller 12 Year so hard to find?
Twelve years of aging limits supply, and its reputation as "poor man's Pappy" keeps demand far above production — it's highly allocated.
What does Weller 12 Year taste like?
Honey, toffee, and vanilla with baked apple and mature oak — smoother and deeper than younger wheated bourbons, with a long oaky finish.
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