William Larue Weller 2019 Bourbon

William Larue Weller Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2019 Antique Collection)

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$1,699.95

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Age: 12 Years, 6 Months (2019 Release) | Region: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA | Proof: 128.0

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128.0

Proof

64.0%

ABV

750 mL

Format

12Y 6M

Age Statement

57.08%

Loss

Kentucky

Region

The 2019 William Larue Weller is the wheated bourbon in Buffalo Trace's Antique Collection. It was distilled in the winter of 2007, drawn from the second and third floors of Warehouse I, and bottled uncut and unfiltered at 128 proof after 12 years and 6 months in wood. At 128 proof it was the strongest of the five 2019 releases, in the year George T. Stagg fell to 116.9, the lowest proof Buffalo Trace has recorded for that whiskey.

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The Elemental Distinction

Wheated recipe: Kentucky corn in distillers grades #1 and #2, North Dakota wheat where the other four 2019 bottles carry rye, and North Dakota malted barley.

128.0 Proof (64.0% ABV): Uncut and unfiltered, bottled at 12 years and 6 months old directly from the cask.

Single-Warehouse Maturation: Drawn from Warehouse I, floors 2 and 3, where most releases in the collection span several buildings.

114 Barrel Entry Proof: Filled at 114 proof, eleven below the 125 Buffalo Trace used for the rye-recipe bottles in the same 2019 set.

57.08% Evaporation Loss: More than half the original fill went to the angels over twelve and a half years in wood.

Nº 02

Buffalo Trace Distillery & Wheated Heritage

Frankfort 2007 Vintage Single-Warehouse Draw

Distilled at Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky, William Larue Weller stands as the ultimate barrel-strength expression of Buffalo Trace's wheated bourbon mash bill. Bottled directly from the wood without dilution or chill filtration, this 2019 release represents a rare single-warehouse maturation in Warehouse I.

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Craftsmanship & Cask Architecture

North Dakota Wheat & Warehouse I Maturation

Wheated Mash Platform

North Dakota Wheat Core

Distilled from Kentucky corn, North Dakota wheat, and North Dakota malted barley, double distilled to 130 proof.

Warehouse I Floors 2 & 3

12Y 6M Oak Maturation

Aged 12 years and 6 months on Floors 2 and 3 of Warehouse I, yielding a 57.08% evaporation loss across maturation.

128.0 Barrel Proof

Uncut & Unfiltered

Bottled straight from the cask at 128.0 proof (64.0% ABV) without chill filtration or dilution, preserving natural oak oils.

Independent Stave Oak

#4 Heavy Char Cooperage

Entered new 53-gallon white oak barrels (#4 char, 55-second char) at 114 proof in winter 2007.

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Sensory Profile & Strategy

Distillery Tasting Notes

Sensory Profile

Nose: Rich vanilla, soft toasted caramel, and aromatic pecan.
Palate: Creamy toasted vanilla and dark brewed coffee notes.
Finish: Long, elegant finish with seasoned oak, dark cherries, and bittersweet dark chocolate.

Strategic Position

In most years the rye-recipe Stagg is the strongest bottle in the box. 2019 reversed that. Compare this 128-proof wheater directly with the record-low 116.9-proof Stagg, the 2018 Weller that preceded it, and the 134.5-proof 2020 Weller that followed in Midnight Whiskey's vault.

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Collector Note & Index

Vault Provenance

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Los Angeles International Gold Winner

Awarded a Gold Medal at the Los Angeles International Spirits Competition, recognizing its single-warehouse complexity.

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Wheated Bourbon Vault Context

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

Collector IndexWLW 2019 RELEASE

Distillery: Buffalo Trace Distillery
Series Position: 2019 BTAC Allocation
Category: Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Proof / ABV: 128.0 Proof (64.0% ABV)
Age Statement: 12 Years 6 Months (Distilled Winter 2007)
Format: 750 mL

Explore the bourbon collection this William Larue Weller 2019 belongs to.

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Technical Specifications

Specification	Detail
PRODUCER / DISTILLERY	Buffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, Kentucky (Sazerac Company)
COLLECTION	2019 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection (BTAC)
CATEGORY	Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (Cask Strength Wheated)
AGE AT BOTTLING	12 Years 6 Months (Distilled Winter 2007; Bottled Fall 2019)
PROOF / ABV	128.0 Proof / 64.0% ABV (Uncut & Unfiltered)
BARREL ENTRY PROOF	114 Proof
GRAIN RECIPE	Kentucky Corn, North Dakota Wheat, North Dakota Malted Barley
WAREHOUSE / FLOORS	Warehouse I (Floors 2 & 3; 57.08% Evaporation Loss)
ACCOLADES	Gold Medal · Los Angeles International Spirits Competition
REGION	Frankfort, Kentucky, USA
FORMAT	750 mL
SKU	088004025953-19

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Records & Assurance

Production Methodology

Buffalo Trace's wheated recipe uses North Dakota wheat as the secondary grain alongside Kentucky corn in distillers grades #1 and #2 and North Dakota malted barley. The 2019 batch was double distilled, came off the still at 130 proof, and went into new white oak with a #4 char — burned for 55 seconds, built by Independent Stave, 53 gallons to the barrel — at an entry strength of 114 proof, eleven lower than the 125 Buffalo Trace fills its rye-recipe whiskeys at. It then sat 12 years and 6 months on the second and third floors of Warehouse I, giving up 57.08% of its volume to evaporation, and was bottled with no water added and no filtration of any kind.

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 the 2019 William Larue Weller?

The 2019 William Larue Weller is bottled at 128 proof, or 64% ABV, uncut and unfiltered. It was distilled in the winter of 2007 and bottled at 12 years and 6 months. That made it the strongest of the five whiskeys in Buffalo Trace's 2019 Antique Collection.

Where was the 2019 William Larue Weller aged?

The 2019 William Larue Weller matured on the second and third floors of Warehouse I at Buffalo Trace in Frankfort, Kentucky — a single warehouse, where most Antique Collection releases are drawn across several. The batch lost 57.08% of its volume to evaporation over twelve and a half years.

What proof does Buffalo Trace fill William Larue Weller barrels at?

Buffalo Trace filled the 2019 William Larue Weller at an entry proof of 114, against 125 for the rye-recipe whiskeys in the same 2019 Antique Collection. The spirit came off the still at 130 proof and finished at 128 after 12 years and 6 months in wood, so this batch gained strength in the barrel rather than losing it.

Did the 2019 William Larue Weller out-proof George T. Stagg?

Yes. The 2019 William Larue Weller was bottled at 128 proof while the 2019 George T. Stagg came in at 116.9, the lowest proof in that whiskey's history. Buffalo Trace attributed the drop to Stagg barrels taken from lower warehouse floors, where cooler, more humid conditions let alcohol evaporate faster than water.

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William Larue Weller

The Elemental Distinction

Buffalo Trace Distillery & Wheated Heritage