Weller Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey
48.5% ABV (97 proof) | 750mL | Single barrel | Wheated Kentucky straight bourbon — Weller Single Barrel is the single-barrel expression of Buffalo Trace Distillery's famous wheated bourbon line, launched in 2020 and released annually in limited quantities. Each bottle comes from one barrel of the wheated mash bill — wheat in place of rye — pioneered by William Larue Weller (b. 1825). Bottled at 97 proof in Frankfort, Kentucky. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.
Weller is the original wheated bourbon, and the Single Barrel bottling is its most collectible annual release: because every barrel is different, no two bottlings taste exactly alike. It earned Gold at the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, Gold at the Denver International Spirits Competition, Gold at the ASCOT Awards, and Gold at the International Spirits Challenge — a medal haul few bourbons can match, and allocations disappear fast.
Tasting notes
Official Buffalo Trace notes: cherry and mint on the nose fading to vanilla; a palate of caramel and baking spices with a hint of cocoa; a finish of cinnamon, coffee and a touch of pepper.
Why buy it from Del Mesa Liquor
- Single barrel — one barrel per bottle, bottled at 97 proof
- Wheated mash bill from Buffalo Trace Distillery
- 2024 Gold SFWSC plus Golds at Denver, ASCOT and ISC
- Annual limited release — allocated and hard to find
- Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor
How to serve it
Neat, always — a single barrel this good deserves nothing else. Add water only if you want to explore how the proof shapes the cherry and spice.
Frequently asked questions
What makes Weller a "wheated" bourbon?
Weller replaces the rye grain in a traditional bourbon mash bill with wheat, giving a softer, rounder profile — cherry and vanilla rather than rye spice.
Is Weller Single Barrel hard to find?
Yes — it is an annual limited release with store allocations that sell out quickly.
What proof is Weller Single Barrel?
97 proof (48.5% ABV).
