W.L. Weller 12 YO Bourbon (70cl, 45%)

Get to know: W.L. Weller 12 YO Bourbon (70cl, 45%)

Twelve years in oak - a wheated Kentucky bourbon whiskey from W.L. Weller, bottled at 45%.

Tasting Note

Toffee, vanilla and caramel greet you on the nose. The palate is soft and creamy, with maple sweetness and a little cinnamon spice. There's some warmth along the way. The finish is warm and fairly long, with a hint of wood and black cherry.

Serving suggestions:

• Neat, with a splash of water if you like
• Over ice with a twist of orange
• In an Old Fashioned for a softer, rounder take

Kate Says

"Weller uses wheat in the mash in place of rye, which makes for a softer, rounder bourbon. This one has twelve years behind it. Pour it neat and give it a few minutes in the glass before you start."

Producer Info

W.L. Weller is a wheated bourbon brand from Kentucky, bottled by Buffalo Trace Distillery.

How it's made:

• Bourbon is made from a grain mash of at least 51% corn, by US law. Weller is wheated, with wheat taking the place of rye as the second grain
• Aged for twelve years in new charred oak barrels
• Mash bill percentages: Not supplied

Good to know:

• Region: Kentucky, USA
• Style: Wheated bourbon whiskey
• Closure: Cork Stopper
• Vegan: Not supplied
• ABV: 45%
• Age statement: 12 years

Why we love it:

A soft, creamy wheated bourbon with a dozen years in oak. A good one to sip slowly.