Myers's Rum Signature Cask Collection William Larue Weller Finish is the wheated bourbon barrel expression in Myers's 2024 launched Signature Cask Collection, a five expression series that finishes Myers's classic Jamaican Original Dark Rum in barrels previously used to age the legendary Buffalo Trace Antique Collection whiskeys. This release is finished in barrels that once held William Larue Weller, the 12 year old uncut, unfiltered, barrel proof wheated bourbon from BTAC, and is bottled at 83 proof to highlight the softer, more nuanced influence wheat driven bourbon imparts on the underlying rum. The result is a Jamaican rum with the silky, dessert leaning character of a wheated bourbon, layering vanilla, butterscotch, and toasted coconut over Myers's signature molasses and ripe banana profile. Limited release, allocated, and a natural collector's pick for both Weller fans and rum enthusiasts who chase rare cask finishes.
ABV / Proof
| Brand |
Myers's Rum |
| Producer |
Sazerac Company |
| Type |
Jamaican Dark Rum, Wheated Bourbon Barrel Finished |
| Base |
100% Molasses, Pot and Column Still Distilled |
| Finish |
Ex William Larue Weller Bourbon Barrels (Buffalo Trace Antique Collection) |
| ABV |
41.5% |
| Proof |
83 |
| Bottle Size |
750ml |
| Country |
Jamaica (finished in USA) |
| Release |
Signature Cask Collection, Launched October 2024 |
| Series |
1 of 5 expressions in the Signature Cask Collection |
Tasting Notes
Color: Deep mahogany with rich amber highlights from the wheated bourbon cask finish.
Nose: Brown sugar, butterscotch, and ripe banana up front, with toasted oak, vanilla, and a hint of toasted coconut emerging behind.
Palate: Beautifully balanced with toffee, dark cherry, and creamy vanilla layered against soft baking spice and the wheated bourbon's signature smooth oak character.
Finish: Long and mellow, with lingering bourbon and oak notes, a touch of dried fruit, and a subtle nutty close.
FAQ
How does the William Larue Weller finish compare to the George T. Stagg finish? The Weller version sits at 83 proof, considerably softer and sweeter than the bold 100 proof George T. Stagg finish. Weller barrels impart wheated bourbon character (caramel, vanilla, butterscotch), while Stagg barrels deliver more aggressive cask strength bourbon notes (dark cherry, leather, charred oak). Many collectors stock both to compare. See Myers's Rum George T. Stagg Finish for the higher proof counterpart.
Why is this proof lower than the standard Myers's Original Dark? Each expression in the Signature Cask Collection is bottled at a unique proof to showcase the influence of the original BTAC barrel. The Weller finish is intentionally bottled at 83 proof to let the softer, sweeter wheated bourbon notes carry the rum without being overpowered.
What is William Larue Weller bourbon? William Larue Weller is a 12 year old uncut, unfiltered, barrel proof wheated bourbon released annually as part of the highly allocated Buffalo Trace Antique Collection. The empty Weller barrels used to finish this rum carry over the same wheat driven sweetness, vanilla, and oak character that make WLW one of the most coveted bourbons in the world.
Where can I buy Myers's Rum William Larue Weller Finish online? Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.
