W.L. Weller 12 Year Old 750ml

W.L. Weller 12 Year Old Wheated Bourbon is a highly sought-after Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey known for its smooth, mature, and elegant character. Made in the classic wheated bourbon style, this 12-year-old expression replaces rye with wheat in the mash bill, creating a softer, rounder profile with rich sweetness and refined oak depth.

Aged for 12 years and bottled at 90 proof, Weller 12 delivers layered notes of caramel, vanilla, honey, toasted oak, dried fruit, baking spice, and a gentle nutty sweetness. Its long maturation adds depth and balance while preserving the soft, approachable texture that makes Weller one of the most recognized names in premium bourbon.

Perfect for collectors, gifting, special occasions, or elevated sipping, W.L. Weller 12 Year Bourbon is a standout bottle for fans of smooth wheated bourbon and classic Kentucky whiskey.

Key Features

• W.L. Weller 12 Year Old Wheated Bourbon
• Aged 12 years
• Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
• Classic wheated bourbon profile
• 90 proof / 45% ABV
• 750mL bottle
• Smooth, mature, and highly collectible
• Notes of caramel, vanilla, honey, oak, spice, and dried fruit
• Excellent for sipping neat, gifting, and bourbon collections

Tasting Notes

Nose: Caramel, vanilla, honey, soft oak, dried fruit, toasted wheat, and gentle baking spice.

Palate: Smooth and rounded with rich caramel, vanilla cream, oak, brown sugar, honey, dried cherry, cinnamon, and soft wheat sweetness.

Finish: Long, mellow, and warming with lingering vanilla, oak, caramel, spice, and mature bourbon depth.

How to Enjoy

Enjoy neat in a Glencairn glass to appreciate its soft wheated bourbon profile and 12-year oak character. Add a few drops of water to open the caramel, vanilla, honey, and spice notes. It also works beautifully over a large ice cube or in a premium Old Fashioned or Manhattan.

W.L. Weller 12 Year Old: Tasting Summary

W.L. Weller 12 Year Old is a wheated Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey from Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky, aged 12 years and bottled at 90 proof (45% ABV) in a 750mL bottle. Because wheat replaces rye as the secondary grain, Weller 12 drinks softer and rounder than most bourbons of its age, with caramel, vanilla, honey, toasted oak, dried cherry and gentle baking spice leading into a long, mellow finish. It shares its wheated recipe with the Van Winkle line, which is one reason this black-label bottle is so hard to find and so widely collected. Pour it neat in a Glencairn, add a few drops of water, or serve it over a large cube in a premium Old Fashioned. Main Street Liquor offers W.L. Weller 12 Year Old for sipping, gifting and bourbon collections.

FAQ

What is W.L. Weller 12 Year Old?
It is a 12-year-old wheated Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey bottled at 90 proof.

What does wheated bourbon mean?
Wheated bourbon uses wheat as the secondary grain instead of rye, creating a softer, smoother, and sweeter whiskey profile.

What proof is Weller 12 Year?
It is bottled at 90 proof, or 45% ABV.

Is W.L. Weller 12 Year collectible?
Yes. Weller 12 is highly sought after by bourbon collectors and fans of premium wheated bourbon.

What does it taste like?
Expect caramel, vanilla, honey, toasted oak, brown sugar, dried fruit, and gentle baking spice.

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