W. L. Weller is a brand of wheated bourbon whiskey. The brand was originally owned by the Stitzel-Weller Distilling Company, which was sold several times after 1972. The brand is currently owned by the Sazerac Company and produced at the Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky.[1] Like all bourbons, Weller is distilled from a mash composed of at least 51% corn (maize). The secondary grain used for the Weller brand is wheat, whereas most bourbons use rye.
The bourbon was named after William Larue Weller (1825–1899), who was a bourbon whiskey distiller in the early days of Kentucky. He was supposedly the first to produce straight bourbon using wheat instead of rye in the mashbill. His wheated bourbon was first produced in 1849
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" Weller was the first to offer a bourbon with wheat as the flavor grain instead of rye. The taste is dry, complex and toasty
"A light aroma with citrus and oak on the nose. The palate is well rounded and balanced, with a medium-long finish and hints of vanilla.
Wine Enthusiast 88 "The nose is pretty indicative of the sip, lush caramel, sharp vanilla and quite a bit of a rich cinnamon and thick
Wine Enthusiast 88 "The nose is pretty indicative of the sip, lush caramel, sharp vanilla and quite a bit of a rich cinnamon and thick
Wine Enthusiast 90 "Replacing the rye grain in our recipe with wheat provides for an exceptionally smooth taste. W. L. Weller is a truly outstanding buy."
Wine Enthusiast 90 "Replacing the rye grain in our recipe with wheat provides for an exceptionally smooth taste. W. L. Weller is a truly outstanding buy."
Wine Enthusiast 90 "Replacing the rye grain in our recipe with wheat provides for an exceptionally smooth taste. W. L. Weller is a truly outstanding buy."
Wine Enthusiast 88 "The nose is pretty indicative of the sip, lush caramel, sharp vanilla and quite a bit of a rich cinnamon and thick
William Larue Weller developed his original bourbon recipe with wheat, rather than rye. Bottled at the same 114 proof the spirit was when it entered
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