William Larue Weller first launched his one of a-kind wheated bourbon in 1849. He would often seal the bottle with a green wax thumbprint to help solidify it’s quality. He then went on to merge his company with A. Ph. Stitzel to help create the Stitzel Weller Distillery where this liquid was produced up until 1972, when the distillery was bought and sold to numerous different owners. Since 1999, W.L.Weller has been produced at The Buffalo Trace Distillery and bottled by them, also. Produced via mash-bill number three, the distilleries wheated mash-bill. This liquid shares it’s DNA with Pappy Van Winkle, although the barrel selection process is different to that of the Weller released products.
Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.
Phil Dwyer is a freelance whisky writer and consultant. With a decade of experience in whisky retail and nearly as long running Whisky Wednesday on YouTube, Phil is dedicated to sharing his knowledge and enthusiasm with fellow whisky lovers. His goal is to make whisky accessible and enjoyable, dispelling the jargon and complexity that can sometimes surround the spirit. In addition to his online presence, Phil managed The Whisky Shop Manchester, where he curated an impressive selection of some of the finest drams available.
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