William Larue Weller 2023, 750mL

William Larue Weller 2023 is a distinguished release from the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection, celebrated for its uncut and unfiltered wheated bourbon. Distilled in the spring of 2011 and aged for 12 years and 6 months, this bourbon is bottled at a robust 133.6 proof (66.8% ABV). On the nose, it offers fragrant scents of dark brown sugar, wet stone, grassy notes, burnt sugar over vanilla custard, and an earthy complexity. The palate reveals flavors of holiday spices, mulling spice, clove, and cinnamon, with the proof shining through. The finish is long and satisfying, with notes of cinnamon, clove, stewed dark fruit, a touch of smoke, and well-integrated oak. This limited-edition release exemplifies the craftsmanship and tradition of the Weller lineage, making it a coveted addition for collectors and connoisseurs alike.