{"product_id":"w-l-weller-12-year-bourbon-whiskey-750ml","title":"W.L. Weller 12 Year Bourbon Whiskey 750ml","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eW.L. Weller 12 Year Bourbon Whiskey – 90 Proof (45% ABV) | 750ml\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMature, smooth, and distinctly wheated, \u003cstrong\u003eW.L. Weller 12 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e is an extensively aged expression from the celebrated Weller family produced by \u003cstrong\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e in Frankfort, Kentucky. Aged for \u003cstrong\u003e12 years\u003c\/strong\u003e and bottled at \u003cstrong\u003e45% ABV (90 proof)\u003c\/strong\u003e in a \u003cstrong\u003e750ml bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e, this wheated bourbon replaces rye with wheat as its secondary grain, contributing to its soft and approachable character. Notes of lanolin, almond, creamed corn, vanilla, and oak develop into a rich palate with a long, smooth finish accented by cinnamon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpirit Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wheated Bourbon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge Statement:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 Years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Buffalo Trace Distillery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Frankfort, Kentucky, USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMash:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wheated Bourbon Mash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol Content:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45% ABV (90 Proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBarrel Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e New Charred Oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProfile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mature • Smooth • Sweet • Oak Driven\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProcess \u0026amp; Aging\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eW.L. Weller 12 Year Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e is produced by Buffalo Trace Distillery using the Weller family's signature \u003cstrong\u003ewheated bourbon recipe\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead of using rye as the secondary grain alongside corn, Weller uses \u003cstrong\u003ewheat\u003c\/strong\u003e. This creates a softer foundation for the whiskey and allows flavors of vanilla, caramelized sweetness, fruit, and oak to develop without the more assertive peppery spice typically associated with rye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter fermentation and distillation, the bourbon is placed into \u003cstrong\u003enew charred oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e and matured for a full \u003cstrong\u003e12 years\u003c\/strong\u003e. This extended aging period gives the whiskey considerably more time to interact with the oak, developing deeper color, richer texture, and additional layers of vanilla, nuts, spice, and mature wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter 12 years of maturation, Weller 12 Year is bottled at \u003cstrong\u003e90 proof\u003c\/strong\u003e, balancing its substantial oak influence with the smooth, rounded character of the wheated bourbon recipe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep bronze with rich amber and copper highlights, displaying the mature color developed through 12 years of aging in new charred oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aromas of \u003cstrong\u003elanolin, almond, creamed corn, and toasted vanilla\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating a mature combination of sweetness, nuts, grain, and oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich and smooth with layers of \u003cstrong\u003evanilla, caramelized sweetness, almond, mature oak, and gentle spice\u003c\/strong\u003e. The extended aging provides depth and structure while the wheated mash maintains a rounded texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, smooth, and warming with prominent \u003cstrong\u003eoak and cinnamon\u003c\/strong\u003e, accompanied by lingering vanilla and subtle sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes It Special\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe defining feature of \u003cstrong\u003eW.L. Weller 12 Year\u003c\/strong\u003e is the combination of a traditional \u003cstrong\u003ewheated bourbon recipe\u003c\/strong\u003e with a substantial \u003cstrong\u003e12-year age statement\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeller uses wheat instead of rye as its secondary grain, creating the softer and smoother style for which the family has become known. Giving that wheated bourbon a full 12 years in new charred oak adds another dimension, introducing significantly more mature wood character, nuttiness, vanilla, and spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e90 proof\u003c\/strong\u003e, Weller 12 Year is not designed around high-proof intensity. Instead, the emphasis is on maturity, balance, and the interaction between the soft wheated mash and extended barrel aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithin the Weller portfolio, it offers a distinctly different experience from expressions such as Antique 107 and Full Proof. Those bottlings emphasize greater proof and intensity, while \u003cstrong\u003eWeller 12 Year places extended maturation at the center of the experience\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of its 12-year age statement, Buffalo Trace provenance, wheated mash bill, and limited availability has made Weller 12 Year one of the most sought-after expressions in the W.L. Weller family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eW.L. Weller 12 Year Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e is ideally enjoyed neat in a whiskey or Glencairn-style glass, allowing its mature aromas to gradually open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLetting the bourbon rest for several minutes after pouring can reveal additional layers of vanilla, almond, grain, oak, and spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can also be enjoyed over a large ice cube or with a small amount of water. However, given its \u003cstrong\u003e12-year age statement and 90-proof bottling strength\u003c\/strong\u003e, Weller 12 Year is particularly well suited for slow sipping and comparing alongside other expressions from the Weller family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the alcohol content of W.L. Weller 12 Year?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eW.L. Weller 12 Year Bourbon Whiskey is bottled at \u003cstrong\u003e45% ABV (90 proof).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long is Weller 12 Year aged?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs its name indicates, W.L. Weller 12 Year carries a \u003cstrong\u003e12-year age statement\u003c\/strong\u003e, meaning the bourbon has been matured for at least 12 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Weller 12 Year a wheated bourbon?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Weller 12 Year is a \u003cstrong\u003ewheated Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e. Wheat is used instead of rye as the secondary grain, contributing to the softer character associated with Weller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho makes Weller 12 Year?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eW.L. Weller 12 Year is produced by \u003cstrong\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e in Frankfort, Kentucky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does Weller 12 Year taste like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe official profile features aromas of \u003cstrong\u003elanolin, almond, creamed corn, and toasted vanilla\u003c\/strong\u003e, followed by a rich, smooth palate and a long finish with \u003cstrong\u003eoak and cinnamon\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between Weller 12 Year and Weller Special Reserve?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth use the Weller wheated bourbon recipe and are bottled at \u003cstrong\u003e90 proof\u003c\/strong\u003e, but Weller 12 Year carries a \u003cstrong\u003e12-year age statement\u003c\/strong\u003e. Weller Special Reserve does not carry an age statement. The extended maturation of the 12 Year produces a more mature, oak-driven profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between Weller 12 Year and Antique 107?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeller 12 Year\u003c\/strong\u003e emphasizes extended maturation, carrying a 12-year age statement and a 90-proof bottling strength. \u003cstrong\u003eWeller Antique 107\u003c\/strong\u003e is bottled at a higher 107 proof and does not carry a current age statement, creating a more intense and higher-proof interpretation of Weller's wheated bourbon style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat size bottle is this?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing includes one \u003cstrong\u003e750ml bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e of W.L. Weller 12 Year Bourbon Whiskey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePricing \u0026amp; Availability\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing includes one \u003cstrong\u003e750ml bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e of \u003cstrong\u003eW.L. 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