Weller The Original Wheated Bourbon Aged 12 Years 750ml

ABV: 45% (90 proof) Whisky Advocate+1
Age Statement: 12 years Sazerac+1
Style / Mash Bill: Wheated bourbon – uses wheat instead of rye as the secondary grain, giving a softer, smoother character. Sazerac+1
Origin / Producer: United States – produced at Buffalo Trace Distillery, Kentucky. Whisky Advocate+1

🥃 Product Description

Weller 12 Year Old represents a premium entry in the Weller line, thoughtfully aged for a full 12 years—far longer than many standard bourbons—while employing the brand’s signature wheated mash bill. The result is a bourbon with a deep bronze color, refined smoothness, and ample maturity. Buffalo Trace Distillery+1

This expression is often referred to as “The Original Wheated Bourbon” and is held in high regard by enthusiasts seeking a well‑balanced, mature wheated bourbon with drinking versatility.

👅 Tasting Notes & Character

• Nose: Notes of caramel and vanilla, alongside creamed corn, almond, and subtle toasted oak. Sazerac+1

• Palate: Rich and layered with prominent wheat‑derived softness. Expect flavors of honey, toffee, vanilla custard, orange zest, dark chocolate, clove, and soft oak. The Whiskey Shelf+1

• Finish: Long and smooth, with lingering oaky sweetness, mild spice, and a velvety feel rather than aggressive heat. Whiskey For The Ages+1

🍸 Serving & Usage Suggestions

• Neat or on the rocks: This bourbon’s depth shines best with minimal dilution — serve 2 oz in a tulip glass, resting a few minutes to let aromas open.

• Premium Old Fashioned: 2 oz Weller 12 Year + ¼ oz demerara syrup + 2 dashes Angostura bitters + orange peel garnish. The wheated profile makes for a smoother, more elegant version of this classic.

• Sipping glass for special occasions: Given its quality and age, it’s excellent for gifting, milestones, or drinking slowly at home.

• Not primarily for cocktails with heavy mixers: While it still works, its maturity means you’ll lose value if masked heavily; mixing it into high‑end sipping‑style cocktails makes better sense.

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