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William Larue Weller
William Larue Weller 2017 Bourbon

William Larue Weller 2017 Bourbon

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  • Last seen at $1,999.99 at Sip Whiskey on Nov 12.

Our take on the William Larue Weller 2017 Bourbon

William Larue Weller 2017 is a barrel-proof, uncut and unfiltered wheated bourbon from Buffalo Trace's Antique Collection. It swaps rye for wheat in the mashbill, the style W.L. Weller pioneered, which softens the spice and pushes caramel, toffee and dark fruit forward. It is a limited annual release aimed at collectors and experienced whiskey drinkers rather than casual sippers, and its high barrel proof rewards a splash of water. Against rye-heavy barrel-proof bourbons it reads sweeter and rounder, and against standard Weller expressions it is far more concentrated and intense.

Best forCollectors of Buffalo Trace Antique Collection releasesExperienced bourbon drinkers who like high-proof, uncut whiskeyFans of wheated bourbonSpecial-occasion pours shared with friends
Pros
  • Wheated mashbill gives a soft, sweet, rounded profile
  • Barrel proof and unfiltered for full concentration
  • Layered caramel, toffee, fig and date notes
  • Smooth, composed finish for its strength
  • Limited annual release with collector appeal
Cons
  • Very high barrel proof can overwhelm neat sipping
  • Limited supply makes it hard to find
  • Not for drinkers who prefer rye-spiced bourbon
  • Price on the secondary market is steep

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What reviewers say

Drinkers who have had the 2017 release describe it as a rich, sweet wheated bourbon with deep caramel and dark fruit, and praise how smooth it stays at barrel proof. The main complaints are heat when served neat and how hard the bottle is to find.

What people mention
  • Proof and heatMixedDrinkers find it intense neat and say a splash of water tames the ethanol and opens the flavors.
  • Flavor profilePraisedOwners describe caramel, toffee, marshmallow and fig and date notes layered through the palate.
  • FinishPraisedReviewers call the finish smooth and composed for such a high-proof whiskey.
  • AvailabilityCriticisedBuyers complain the annual release is hard to find and often sold above retail.
  • ValueMixedSome drinkers feel the secondary-market cost is hard to justify against other barrel-proof bourbons.

About the William Larue Weller 2017 Bourbon

William Larue Weller 2017 is a bourbon that is bottled by hand. It is uncut and unfiltered, and it is barrel proof.

It is made with wheat in place of the traditional rye grain. Weller pioneered this production method.

The aroma has caramel corn, new leather, plums, light toffee and pipe tobacco. The palate has marshmallow, salted almonds, nougat, figs and dates. The finish is smooth, composed and sweet.

Vintage
2017
Proof
Barrel proof, uncut and unfiltered
Grain
Wheat in place of rye
Bottling
Hand-bottled
Nose
Caramel corn, new leather, plums, light toffee, pipe tobacco
Palate
Marshmallow, salted almonds, nougat, figs, dates
Finish
Smooth, composed, flavorfully sweet

Questions and answers

Is this whiskey best served neat or with water?
At barrel proof it is hot neat. Most drinkers add a few drops of water to soften the ethanol and bring out the caramel and fruit.
What makes it a wheated bourbon?
Wheat replaces rye as the secondary grain, the method W.L. Weller pioneered. That gives a softer, sweeter profile than rye-based bourbons.
How does it compare with standard Weller expressions?
It is uncut, unfiltered and barrel proof, so it is far more concentrated and intense than Weller Special Reserve or Antique 107.
Is the 2017 release different from other years?
Each year's Antique Collection release is bottled from different barrels, so the proof and exact flavor vary from year to year.
Is it a good bottle for someone new to bourbon?
Not really. The high proof and intensity suit experienced drinkers; newcomers may prefer a lower-proof wheated bourbon first.
Where is the William Larue Weller 2017 Bourbon cheapest?
At Sip Whiskey, for $1,999.99, as of our latest check.

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