Weller Full Proof Bourbon Whiskey
Weller Full Proof Bourbon Whiskey is a 750mL wheated Kentucky straight bourbon bottled at 114 proof (57% ABV) — the exact proof at which the whiskey entered the barrel — and bottled non-chill filtered so the barrel's natural oils stay in the pour. Released in June 2019 as a limited annual bottling, Full Proof is the Weller range at its most undiluted, with no age statement and nothing taken out. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- ABV: 57% (114 proof — the original barrel entry proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Age: No age statement
- Recipe: Wheated bourbon — wheat in place of rye as the secondary grain
- Filtration: Non-chill filtered
- Origin: Buffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, Kentucky
Weller at Barrel Entry Proof
Most bourbon is proofed down with water before bottling; Full Proof instead holds the wheated spirit at its 114-proof barrel entry proof and skips chill filtration, which is why it can throw a slight haze when it gets cold — a feature the distillery calls out, not a flaw. The result is the fullest-bodied expression in the Weller line, and an award-heavy one: Buffalo Trace lists a 2024 Double Gold at the Global Whiskey Challenge among its recent honours. Find the range on the W.L. Weller vendor page, or browse our bourbon whiskey collection.
Tasting Notes
Per the brand: vanilla, dark cherry and caramel on the nose; a palate balancing caramel and toasted oak; and a long finish suggesting crème brûlée and chocolate.
How to Enjoy
Start neat, then add water a few drops at a time — at 114 proof it opens in stages, and you control the landing point. More high-proof wheated bourbons are in our bourbon whiskey collection.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Full Proof" mean?
The bourbon is bottled at 114 proof — the same proof at which it entered the barrel — rather than being diluted to a standard bottling proof. It is a fixed proof, not a variable cask-strength bottling.
Why might Weller Full Proof look cloudy when cold?
It is non-chill filtered, so the natural oils retained from the barrel can cloud at low temperatures — Buffalo Trace notes this preserves the whiskey's fullest flavour.
How old is Weller Full Proof?
It carries no age statement. It was first released in June 2019 as a limited annual release.
Undiluted, unfiltered Weller — order Weller Full Proof online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.
