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Whiskey Review: William Larue Weller (2021 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection)

We review the 2021 release of William Larue Weller. It's the only wheated bourbon in the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection.

OVERALL RATING

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Buffalo Trace Antique Collection 2021

Tasting Notes

About:

61.75% ABV, 123.5 proof. Distilled in winter 2009. Aged 12 years and 6 months in #4 charred new American oak from warehouses K, L, D, Q, and C. The sour mash bill consists of Kentucky corn, North Dakota wheat, and North Dakota malted barley. 750ml $99.
Appearance:
Polished mahogany
Nose:
French vanilla mingles with chocolate and cinnamon-like a hot mug of cocoa at the beginning of the nose. A touch of lemon nail polish remover lingers in the background. The nose is rich with figs as well.
Palate:


Finish:
Comments:
The William Larue Weller from the 2021 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection is my favorite this year. The figs on the nose and palate wrap everything neatly all together. The whiskey is perfect for a nightcap on a cold winter day.

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.

Courtney Kristjana

Courtney Kristjana is a leading whiskey taster in the United States. Inspired by an article on Heather Greene, she left her career in Gerontology to pursue her passion for whiskey. Currently studying to become a Master of Scotch, Courtney dreams of one day being nominated for the Keepers of the Quaich. Her reviews may be as strong as the peat in her scotch, but she guarantees honesty, integrity, and an open mind.

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