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Bourbon · 12 Year Wheated

W.L. Weller 12 Year Bourbon Whiskey

750mlWheated12 Year90 ProofKentucky Bourbon

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Tasting Notes

The shape of patience, in a wheated bourbon.

Nose

Polished oak, dried fig, brown sugar, and the kind of vanilla that takes 12 years to develop.

Palate

Dense, layered. Caramel, leather, plum, baking chocolate. The wheat keeps it soft despite the age.

Finish

Very long. Toasted oak fades to maple and dark caramel. A pour that rewards stillness.

90

Proof

12 yr

Aged

Wheated

Mash bill

BT

Distilled at

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About the Producer

W.L. Weller · Buffalo Trace, Frankfort KY

Weller is the original wheated bourbon — Pappy Van Winkle's recipe, made by the same distillery, aged in the same warehouses. The wheat replaces rye in the mash bill, softening the spice and pulling caramel and butter forward. Allocated nationally; we hold a working share of every release.

1849

Founded

Wheated

Mash bill

BT Lot

Distilled at

W.L. Weller · Buffalo Trace, Frankfort KY

About this bottle ↓

Made in homage to one of bourbon's original aristocrats, W.L. Weller 12 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon continues to be crafted using Weller's wheated bourbon recipe. Aged for a minimum of 12 years, the bourbon has an aroma of creamy vanilla, caramel and molasses that gives way to notes of candied corn, ripe fruits, cocoa powder and dried fruits on the palate. The finish, which is elegant and soft, has hints of mint, fruit and vanilla. W.L. Weller 12 Year Old Bourbon earned the Double Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, and earned a score of 93.5 points from Jim Murray's Whisky Bible. In addition, it earned a score of 96-100 points from Wine Enthusiast.

Frequently asked questions

What is W.L. Weller 12 Year?

W.L. Weller 12 Year is a wheated Kentucky straight bourbon from the Buffalo Trace distillery, aged a full twelve years. It's one of the most sought-after bottles in the wheated family and a collector favorite. Priced around $179.99, it sits alongside other prized releases in our Michter's, Weller & Stagg collection.

What does Weller 12 Year taste like?

Twelve years of aging gives it remarkable depth: rich caramel, vanilla, dark fruit, honey, and toasted oak, with the signature soft, wheated smoothness carrying a long, elegant finish. It drinks beautifully neat.

What proof is Weller 12 Year?

W.L. Weller 12 Year is bottled at 90 proof (45% ABV) — fully mature and silky, ideal for slow, neat sipping.

Why is Weller 12 Year so popular?

As a wheated bourbon from Buffalo Trace with a full 12-year age statement, it's prized by enthusiasts for its depth and balance, which makes it both highly allocated and a standout gift. Learn what makes the wheated style different in our wheated vs. high-rye bourbon guide.

How should I drink Weller 12 Year?

Given its age and price, it's best enjoyed neat or with a single large cube to let its layers open up — or in a carefully made Old Fashioned when you want to treat yourself.

What's a good bourbon similar to Weller 12 Year?

If you love Weller 12, explore the rest of the wheated lineup: W.L. Weller Special Reserve for an everyday pour or Weller Antique 107 for a bolder, higher-proof take.