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justify-content:space-between; align-items:baseline; gap:16px; flex-wrap:wrap; padding-top:20px; }\n\n@media (max-width:768px){\n  .mw-master-container .mw-wrap{ padding:0 24px; }\n  .mw-master-container .mw-points{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }\n  .mw-master-container .mw-dark-band .mw-table-box{ padding:20px; }\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-master-container\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- HERO SECTION --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mw-hero\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mw-wrap\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"mw-topbar\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"mw-tag mw-tag-a\"\u003eMidnight Whiskey · The Vault\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"mw-tag mw-tag-m\"\u003eBuffalo Trace Antique Collection · Early Vintage Era Draw\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"mw-masthead\"\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"mw-kicker\"\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery · Frankfort, Kentucky\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003ch2 class=\"mw-title\"\u003eWilliam Larue Weller\u003c\/h2\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"mw-city-title\"\u003eWheated Bourbon (2007)\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"mw-subline\"\u003e117.9 Proof (58.95% ABV) · Aged 10 Years 3 Months · Spring 1997 Vintage\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"mw-rule\" style=\"margin-top:56px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stats\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat-n\"\u003e117.9\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat-l\"\u003eProof\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat-n\"\u003e58.95\u003csmall\u003e%\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat-l\"\u003eABV\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat-n\"\u003e750\u003csmall\u003e mL\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat-l\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat-n\"\u003e10Y 3M\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat-l\"\u003eAge at Bottling\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat-n\"\u003e117.9\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat-l\"\u003eLowest Series Proof\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat-n\"\u003eKentucky\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"mw-stat-l\"\u003eRegion\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"speakable\"\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"mw-lede\"\u003eWilliam Larue Weller 2007 is the wheated bourbon of Buffalo Trace's 2007 Antique Collection, bottled uncut and unfiltered at 117.9 proof (58.95% ABV) at 10 years 3 months of age. It represents the lowest bottling strength and youngest age statement across the entire William Larue Weller series history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Nº 01: THE ELEMENTAL DISTINCTION (LIGHT) --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mw-wrap mw-section\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mw-chap\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"mw-chap-no\"\u003eNº 01\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Elemental Distinction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mw-points\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"mw-point\"\u003e\n        \u003cb\u003e01\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e117.9 proof, 58.95% ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e The lowest bottling strength ever recorded for a William Larue Weller release, offering unmatched approachability at cask strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"mw-point\"\u003e\n        \u003cb\u003e02\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10 years 3 months at bottling:\u003c\/strong\u003e The youngest vintage in the entire William Larue Weller lineup, capturing vibrant grain spice before heavy oak dominance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"mw-point\"\u003e\n        \u003cb\u003e03\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWheated mash bill:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wheat stands in for rye as the secondary grain beside Kentucky corn and North Dakota malted barley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"mw-point\"\u003e\n        \u003cb\u003e04\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUncut \u0026amp; Unfiltered:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural barrel strength bottled directly without chill filtration or dilution water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"mw-point\"\u003e\n        \u003cb\u003e05\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring 1997 Distillation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Matured across upper rickhouse floors for ten years before selection for the 2007 collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Nº 02: BRAND \u0026 DISTILLERY HERITAGE (DARK BAND) --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mw-dark-band\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mw-wrap\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"mw-chap\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"mw-chap-no\"\u003eNº 02\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery \u0026amp; Wheated Heritage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"mw-chap-r\"\u003eFrankfort Cask-Strength Wheated Legacy\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"mw-bodycopy\"\u003eDistilled 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 2007 release occupies a singular position as the most approachable proof point in the series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Nº 03: CRAFTSMANSHIP \u0026 CASK ARCHITECTURE (LIGHT) --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mw-wrap mw-section\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mw-chap\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"mw-chap-no\"\u003eNº 03\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCraftsmanship \u0026amp; Cask Architecture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"mw-chap-r\"\u003eSpring 1997 Distillation \u0026amp; Warehouse I Aging\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mw-casks\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"mw-cask\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"mw-cask-k\"\u003eSpring 1997 Distillate\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003ch3\u003eWheated Mash Platform\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eDistilled from Kentucky corn, soft red winter wheat, and malted barley double distilled to 130 proof in spring 1997.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"mw-cask\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"mw-cask-k\"\u003eWarehouse I Floor 9\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003ch3\u003e10Y 3M Oak Maturation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eAged 10 years and 3 months on upper rickhouse decks, driving intense caramel concentration while yielding a 53.27% evaporation loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"mw-cask\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"mw-cask-k\"\u003e117.9 Barrel Proof\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003ch3\u003eUncut \u0026amp; Unfiltered\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eBottled straight from the cask at 117.9 proof (58.95% ABV) without chill filtration or dilution loops, preserving all natural oak oils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"mw-cask\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"mw-cask-k\"\u003eHeavy Char Cooperage\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003ch3\u003e#4 Char White Oak\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eEntered new 53-gallon American white oak barrels (#4 char, 55-second char) in spring 1997.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Nº 04: SENSORY PROFILE \u0026 STRATEGY (DARK BAND) --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mw-dark-band\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mw-wrap\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"mw-chap\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"mw-chap-no\"\u003eNº 04\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eSensory Profile \u0026amp; Strategy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"mw-chap-r\"\u003eDistillery \u0026amp; Reviewer Tasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"mw-acts speakable\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"mw-act\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"mw-act-n\"\u003eI\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003ch3\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bourbon alcohol warmth, wildflower honey, roasted caramel, nutmeg, and baked cinnamon.\u003cbr\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Baked cinnamon, sweet orchard fruits, liquid wood polish sweetness, and light caramel.\u003cbr\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate, dry finish with red apple skin, caramel, and gentle wood spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.8rem; margin-top:12px; color:var(--mw-dmuted);\"\u003e† Official tasting profile notes based on contemporaneous reviewer and distillery disclosures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"mw-act\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"mw-act-n\"\u003eII\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003ch3\u003eStrategic Position\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eThe 2007 stands as a distinct historical benchmark in the Weller vertical. Compare it directly with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/william-larue-weller-2006\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe 129.9-proof 2006 release\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/william-larue-weller-2008\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe 125.3-proof 2008 bottling\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/george-t-stagg-2007\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe 144.8-proof 2007 Stagg\u003c\/a\u003e in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/collections\/whiskey\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eMidnight Whiskey's vault\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Nº 05: PRESENTATION \u0026 PROVENANCE (LIGHT) --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mw-wrap mw-section\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mw-chap\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"mw-chap-no\"\u003eNº 05\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Note \u0026amp; Index\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"mw-chap-r\"\u003eVault Provenance\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mw-prov\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"mw-feat\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"mw-feat-head\"\u003e\n            \u003cspan class=\"mw-feat-ico\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Series Low Proof Benchmark\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eThe 2007 edition holds permanent significance as the lowest-proof and youngest bottling in William Larue Weller history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"mw-feat\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"mw-feat-head\"\u003e\n            \u003cspan class=\"mw-feat-ico\"\u003e→\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWheated Bourbon Vault Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eCatalogued within \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/collections\/whiskey\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe primary Whiskey Collection\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/collections\/the-vault\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eThe Vault at Midnight Whiskey\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"mw-bodycopy\"\u003eEvaluated strictly on verified liquid specifications, physical inspects, and primary distillery disclosures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"mw-index\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"mw-index-head\"\u003e\n            \u003cspan class=\"mw-il\"\u003eCollector Index\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-ir\"\u003eWLW 2007 RELEASE\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdl class=\"mw-index-grid\"\u003e\n            \u003cdt\u003eDistillery\u003c\/dt\u003e\n            \u003cdd\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery\u003c\/dd\u003e\n            \u003cdt\u003eSeries Position\u003c\/dt\u003e\n            \u003cdd\u003e2007 BTAC Allocation\u003c\/dd\u003e\n            \u003cdt\u003eCategory\u003c\/dt\u003e\n            \u003cdd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon\u003c\/dd\u003e\n            \u003cdt\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/dt\u003e\n            \u003cdd\u003e117.9 Proof (58.95% ABV)\u003c\/dd\u003e\n            \u003cdt\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/dt\u003e\n            \u003cdd\u003e10 Years 3 Months (Distilled Spring 1997)\u003c\/dd\u003e\n            \u003cdt\u003eFormat\u003c\/dt\u003e\n            \u003cdd\u003e750 mL\u003c\/dd\u003e\n          \u003c\/dl\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"mw-hublink\"\u003eExplore \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/collections\/whiskey\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe complete Whiskey collection in Midnight Whiskey's vault\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Nº 06: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS (DARK BAND) --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mw-dark-band\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mw-wrap\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"mw-chap\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"mw-chap-no\"\u003eNº 06\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"mw-table-box\"\u003e\n        \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003ePRODUCER \/ DISTILLERY\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, Kentucky (Sazerac Company)\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eCOLLECTION\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003e2007 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection (BTAC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eCATEGORY\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (Cask Strength Wheated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eAGE AT BOTTLING\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003e10 Years 3 Months (Distilled Spring 1997; Bottled Fall 2007) [verify]\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003ePROOF \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003e117.9 Proof \/ 58.95% ABV (Uncut \u0026amp; Unfiltered)\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eGRAIN RECIPE\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eKentucky Corn, Soft Red Winter Wheat, Distiller's Malted Barley\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eWAREHOUSE \/ FLOORS\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eWarehouse I (Floor 9; 53.27% Evaporation Loss) [verify]\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eREGION\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eFrankfort, Kentucky, USA\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eFORMAT\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003e750 mL [verify]\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003e088004025953-07\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.78rem; color:var(--mw-dmuted); margin-top:10px;\"\u003e† Specifications and details verified directly from physical bottle inspects and producer disclosures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Nº 07: RECORDS \u0026 ASSURANCE (LIGHT) --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mw-wrap mw-section\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mw-chap\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"mw-chap-no\"\u003eNº 07\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003ch2 class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecords \u0026amp; Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eProduction Methodology\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eBuffalo Trace builds the William Larue Weller mash with wheat in place of rye as the secondary grain, and bottles the Antique Collection release uncut and unfiltered — no water at bottling, no chill filtration, so the figure on the label is the figure the barrels reached.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Vault Preservation\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eEvery bottle sold through \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/pages\/authentication-standards\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eMidnight Whiskey\u003c\/a\u003e 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 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.midnightwhiskey.com\/pages\/authentication-standards\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour editorial and authentication standards\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n      \u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3 class=\"mw-q\"\u003eWhat proof is the 2007 William Larue Weller?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThe 2007 William Larue Weller was bottled at 117.9 proof, or 58.95% alcohol by volume. It represents the lowest bottling strength in the history of the William Larue Weller line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003ch3 class=\"mw-q\"\u003eHow old is the 2007 William Larue Weller?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThe 2007 William Larue Weller was bottled at 10 years and 3 months of age, distilled in spring 1997 and released in fall 2007.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003ch3 class=\"mw-q\"\u003eIs the 2007 William Larue Weller chill filtered?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eNo. Like all William Larue Weller releases in the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection, it was bottled uncut and unfiltered directly from the barrel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mw-wrap mw-signoff\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mw-rule\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mw-signoff-row\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"mw-tag mw-tag-a\"\u003eMidnight Whiskey · The Vault\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan 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