W.L. Weller Single Barrel is the expression that lets one exceptional barrel speak entirely for itself. William Larue Weller, born in 1825, spent most of his life educating the public on his first of its kind bourbon recipe that used wheat in the mash bill in place of rye, and that gentle, mild and smooth sipping experience changed whiskey as we know it. Today the Weller line is distilled and bottled at Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky, sharing its wheated mashbill and warehouses with the celebrated Pappy Van Winkle bottlings. Single Barrel is handpicked and bottled one barrel at a time, delivering nuanced variations from the aging process so that no two barrels are quite the same. It is bottled at a consistent 97 proof, so the strength stays the same while the character shifts from barrel to barrel, and every bottle represents a finite pour from one cask. Expect distinct, full bodied flavor in the celebrated tradition of Weller's wheated bourbon. The nose opens with cherry and mint before fading into soft vanilla. On the palate, caramel and baking spices explode with hints of cocoa, carried by the rounded sweetness that only a wheated recipe delivers. The finish brings cinnamon, coffee and a gentle lift of pepper. It is a bourbon to be savored, best enjoyed neat or with a single large cube so the barrel's individual character comes through clearly. As the hand selected member of the core Weller family, sitting alongside Special Reserve, Antique 107, Full Proof and the 12 Year, Single Barrel is among the hardest of them to find on a shelf, and once a barrel is gone it is gone for good.
ABV / Proof
| ABV |
48.5% |
| Proof |
97 |
| Size |
750ml |
| Country |
United States |
| Region |
Kentucky |
| Type |
Kentucky Straight Wheated Bourbon Whiskey, Single Barrel |
| Distillery |
Buffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, Kentucky |
| Producer |
Sazerac Company |
| Mashbill |
Wheated: corn, wheat and malted barley (no rye) |
| Age |
No Age Statement |
| Maturation |
New charred American oak, single barrel |
Tasting Notes
Color: Warm amber.
Nose: Cherry and mint fading to vanilla.
Palate: Caramel and baking spices with hints of cocoa, full bodied and rounded.
Finish: Cinnamon and coffee with a hint of pepper.
FAQ
What proof is Weller Single Barrel?
It is bottled at a consistent 48.5% ABV, which is 97 proof. Unlike barrel proof releases, the strength does not change from barrel to barrel.
Does every bottle taste the same?
No. Each bottling comes from one individual barrel, so the flavor varies between barrels even though the proof stays fixed.
What is a wheated bourbon?
It uses wheat rather than rye as the secondary grain alongside corn, producing a softer, rounder and sweeter profile.
How does Single Barrel compare to the rest of the Weller range?
Special Reserve is the 90 proof entry, Antique 107 adds heat, Full Proof is bottled at barrel entry strength and the 12 Year adds age. Single Barrel sits at 97 proof and showcases the character of one cask.
How should I serve it?
Neat or with a single large cube is best, so the individual barrel's character comes through.
Where can I buy W.L. Weller Single Barrel online?
Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.
