Weller
The Weller lineup includes Special Reserve as the flagship expression, offering accessible wheated character with notes of honey, vanilla, and caramel. Antique 107 provides higher proof intensity while maintaining the signature smoothness, and the 12 Year delivers aged complexity with deeper oak influence. Each expression showcases the benefits of wheat in the mash bill, creating bourbon with less spice and more rounded sweetness than traditional rye-based recipes. The brand shares the same mash bill as Pappy Van Winkle, making Weller expressions highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts who appreciate wheated bourbon's distinctive character.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Weller bourbon different from other bourbons?
Weller uses wheat instead of rye as the secondary grain in its mash bill, creating a softer, smoother, and sweeter flavor profile. This wheated bourbon style reduces spice and emphasizes vanilla and caramel notes.
Is Weller the same as Pappy Van Winkle?
Weller and Pappy Van Winkle share the same wheated mash bill and are both produced at Buffalo Trace Distillery. However, Pappy Van Winkle expressions are aged longer and selected from specific barrels for premium bottlings.
Why is Weller bourbon hard to find?
Weller has experienced increased demand due to its connection to Pappy Van Winkle and the growing popularity of wheated bourbons. Limited production and high collector interest contribute to its scarcity in the market.