William Larue Weller Straight Bourbon Whiskey 2023
William Larue Weller Straight Bourbon Whiskey 2023 is the wheated heavyweight of Buffalo Trace's fall 2023 Antique Collection — an uncut, unfiltered Kentucky straight bourbon bottled at barrel strength, 133.6 proof (66.8% ABV), in 750mL. Distilled in spring 2011 and aged 12 years and 6 months, it honors William Larue Weller, the pioneering distiller credited as one of the first to use wheat in bourbon. It's available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 66.8% (133.6 proof), uncut and unfiltered
- Size: 750mL
- Age: 12 years 6 months (distilled spring 2011)
- Recipe: wheated Kentucky straight bourbon (wheat as the secondary grain)
- Distillery: Buffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, Kentucky — Buffalo Trace Antique Collection, fall 2023
The Wheated Original, Uncut
Before the wheat craze, there was William Larue Weller — and the Antique Collection expression bearing his name is the raw form: no chill filtration, no proofing water, wheat replacing rye for a softer, sweeter structure at a ferocious 133.6 proof. The 2023 release drew from warehouses C, L, M, and N. Compare with other bourbon whiskey and whisky, or browse the W.L. Weller range at Del Mesa.
Tasting Notes
Buffalo Trace's official 2023 notes: nose of candied dark brown sugar and vanilla bean. Palate: stewed cherry and brown sugar crumble. Finish: robust and dense, baking spice with a hint of maple syrup.
How to Enjoy
Neat with patience, or with a few drops of water — the 133.6 proof rewards dilution to open the brown-sugar character. Only after it's opened up neat should it see a cube.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the proof of William Larue Weller 2023?
133.6 proof (66.8% ABV) — uncut and unfiltered.
Is Weller a wheated bourbon?
Yes — wheat replaces rye as the secondary grain in Weller's recipe, named for William Larue Weller, one of the first distillers to use wheat.
How old is the 2023 William Larue Weller?
Distilled spring 2011 and bottled at 12 years and 6 months.
Is it part of the Antique Collection?
Yes — the fall 2023 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection release.
BTAC's wheated barrel-strength legend rarely stays on shelves — get the 2023 William Larue Weller online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.