Weller Special Reserve

Weller Special Reserve

Upon his return to Kentucky following the war, W.L. Weller joined the family business and began working at his grandfather’s distillery. Weller had a sharp palate and a keen sense for business and in 1849, he introduced the first bourbon ever that used wheat as its secondary grain instead of rye. Wheated bourbons (including Pappy Van Winkle and Larceny Bourbon, which eventually imitated W.L. Weller’s mashbill) have a softer and more gentle flavor profile as compared to bourbons that use rye as their secondary grain and have a slightly sweeter taste. Weller Special Reserve bourbon was incredibly popular in antebellum America and ultimately forced him to place a green thumbprint on his invoices and barrels as a certificate of authenticity. The Original Wheated Bourbon Whiskey features an exceptionally smooth taste, substituting wheat for rye grain. Bottled at 90 proof, W.L. Weller Special Reserve stands out with its burnt orange color. Its softer flavor notes make this bourbon great for sipping or making cocktails.

W. L. Weller Special Reserve Kentucky Straight Wheated Bourbon Whiskey 1.75L Tasting Notes

• Nose: A sweet nose with the presence of caramel.
• Palate: Tasting notes of honey, butterscotch, and a soft woodiness. It’s smooth, delicate, and calm.
• Finish: Features a smooth finish with a sweet honeysuckle flair.

This special bourbon earned a Gold Medal at the 2019 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, and a Silver Medal at the 2019 World Whiskies Awards.

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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.

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