Description
William Larue Weller Kentucky Straight Bourbon is a highly acclaimed bourbon from Buffalo Trace Distillery
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Description
Age: Aged for over 12 years
Mash Bill: Made from Kentucky corn, North Dakota wheat, and malted barley
Cask Type: Aged in #4 char American oak casks
ABV: Bottled at cask strength, around 125.3 proof
Color: Deep Amber
Flavor Profile: Notes of caramel, vanilla, toffee, and a hint of spice
It’s known for its rich, smooth, and slightly sweet taste
History
William Larue Weller is credited with being the first distiller to produce Kentucky Straight Bourbon using wheat instead of rye in the mash bill
This innovation led to a softer, smoother bourbon that became extremely popular
The bourbon is named after William Larue Weller, a pioneer distiller in the early days of Kentucky
His wheated bourbon was first produced in 1849
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