W.L. Weller Single Barrel 97 Proof

W.L. Weller Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey — Wheated, Single Barrel, 97 Proof

Back Label
Weller Single Barrel back label showing barrel-specific data and 97 proof.

Price

$299.95

✔ Authenticated by the house — seal, fill level, and label inspected before release
✔ Documented provenance on every bottle
✔ Climate-safe, collector-grade packaging

Age: NAS (Typically 7-8 Years) | Region: Kentucky | Proof: 97

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Vault-to-door shipping

Adult signature (21+) at delivery

Proof

48.5%

ABV

750 mL

Format

Wheated

Mash Bill

Single Bbl

Selection

Kentucky

Region

W.L. Weller Single Barrel is Buffalo Trace's wheated bourbon bottled one barrel at a time rather than batched. The distillery announced it on 19 May 2020, released the first bottles that June, and has issued it annually since, at 97 proof (48.5% ABV) in a 750 mL bottle with a cork stopper. It carries no age statement and is drawn from the distillery's wheated recipe: wheat in place of rye alongside corn and malted barley.

Nº 01

The Elemental Distinction

One barrel per bottling rather than a batch, which is what the name buys you: variation between bottles is the design, not a defect.

97 proof (48.5% ABV) — a rung of its own on the Weller ladder, above the 90-proof Special Reserve and below the 107.

No age statement — the barrel is selected on profile rather than to a year count.

Wheated: wheat rather than rye as the secondary grain alongside corn and malted barley, the recipe that softens the oak.

Annual, in small volume, with a cork stopper matching Weller Full Proof.

Nº 02

Buffalo Trace Distillery & W.L. Weller Heritage

Frankfort Wheated Single Barrel Legacy

Distilled at the historic Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky, W.L. Weller honors William Larue Weller, pioneer of wheated bourbon. Introduced in 2020 to fulfill consumer demand for a single-barrel wheated expression, this release showcases the unique individual barrel nuances of Buffalo Trace's famous wheated recipe.

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Craftsmanship & Cask Architecture

Wheated Mash & Single Barrel Sourcing

Single Barrel Sourcing

Individual Barrel Identity

Drawn from individual hand-selected barrels, ensuring distinct flavor variations between separate bottling runs.

Wheated Mash Bill

Wheat Secondary Grain

Replaces traditional rye with wheat, softening oak tannins and yielding soft caramel, vanilla, and stone fruit sweetness.

97 Proof Bottling

Balanced Cask Strength

Bottled at 48.5% ABV (97 proof), balancing rich proof concentration with velvety wheated accessibility.

Cork Stopper Finish

Weller Premium Packaging

Presented in the classic rounded Weller bottle topped with a cork stopper, aligning with Weller Full Proof.

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Sensory Profile & Strategy

Distillery Tasting Notes

Sensory Profile

Nose: Cherry and mint, fading into vanilla.
Palate: Caramel and baking spices, with cocoa behind them.
Finish: Cinnamon and coffee, closing on pepper.

Strategic Position

Read the Weller range by proof and this sits at 97, between the 95-proof C.Y.P.B. beside it and the 107-proof Antique 107 above it — a two-point gap on one side that tells you the range is now finely divided. What separates it is not strength but method: everything else in the line is batched, and this is not, so the variation between two bottles is real rather than notional. The full ladder sits in the W.L. Weller shelf at Midnight Whiskey.

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Collector Note & Index

Vault Provenance

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Single Barrel Variety

Offers collectors a vertical tracking opportunity to explore barrel-to-barrel nuances of Buffalo Trace wheated stock.

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Bourbon Vault Context

Catalogued within the primary Bourbon Collection and The Vault at Midnight Whiskey.

Collector IndexWELLER SGL BBL

Distillery: Buffalo Trace Distillery
Series Position: Core Wheated Lineup
Category: Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Proof / ABV: 97 Proof (48.5% ABV)
Age Statement: NAS (No Age Statement)
Format: 750 mL

Explore the bourbon collection this W.L. Weller Single Barrel belongs to.

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Technical Specifications

Specification	Detail
PRODUCER / DISTILLERY	Buffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, Kentucky
BRAND	W.L. Weller
CATEGORY	Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (Single Barrel)
STYLE	Wheated — wheat in place of rye as secondary grain
MASH BILL	Corn, wheat and malted barley
PROOF / ABV	97 Proof / 48.5% ABV
AGE STATEMENT	None (barrel selected on profile)
CLOSURE	Cork Stopper
RELEASE TYPE	Annual Limited Release (First Released June 2020)
REGION	Frankfort, Kentucky, USA
FORMAT	750 mL
SKU	88004039646

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Records & Assurance

Production Methodology

Buffalo Trace announced Weller Single Barrel on 19 May 2020 as an addition to the Weller line, with the first bottles arriving that June and an annual release schedule from then on. It is drawn from the distillery's wheated recipe — wheat rather than rye as the secondary grain alongside corn and malted barley. The departure from the rest of the range is the bottling method rather than the liquid: where Special Reserve, Antique 107 and Full Proof are batched to a house profile at fixed strengths, this is drawn from one barrel at a time and bottled at 97 proof with no age statement. The distillery framed the launch as answering a long-standing request from Weller drinkers for a single-barrel option, noting that its rye-recipe bourbons already offered that variety and its wheated recipe did not. The packaging carries a cork stopper, matching Weller Full Proof rather than the screw caps used lower in the range.

Authentication & Vault Preservation

Every bottle sold through Midnight Whiskey is sourced as an authentic, sealed product and inspected before it ships. Orders are packed with padded, glass-rated handling and require an adult signature (21+) on delivery; we do not ship to anyone unable to verify legal drinking age. For our full sourcing and handling protocols, see our editorial and authentication standards.

Frequently Asked Questions

What proof is W.L. Weller Single Barrel?

W.L. Weller Single Barrel is bottled at 97 proof, or 48.5% ABV, in a 750 mL bottle with a cork stopper. It carries no age statement; each bottling is chosen on the character of the individual barrel.

When was W.L. Weller Single Barrel released?

Buffalo Trace announced it on 19 May 2020 and released the first bottles that June. It has been an annual release in small volume ever since, and it joined a Weller line that already held Special Reserve, Antique 107, 12 Year, Full Proof, C.Y.P.B. and William Larue Weller.

What are Buffalo Trace's tasting notes for Weller Single Barrel?

Buffalo Trace describes a nose of cherry and mint fading to vanilla, a palate of caramel and baking spices with hints of cocoa, and a finish of cinnamon, coffee and a touch of pepper. Because each bottling is drawn from a single barrel rather than a batch, individual bottles vary around that profile.

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W.L. Weller

The Elemental Distinction

Buffalo Trace Distillery & W.L. Weller Heritage