{"product_id":"weller-special-reserve-bourbon","title":"W.L. Weller Special Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey — Wheated, 90 Proof, Entry-Tier","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .mw-master-container { font-family: inherit; color: #e0e0e0; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 60px; }\n  \/* Wheated Emerald: #2e5a27 | Kentucky Amber: #cb6d21 | Soft Gold: #d4af37 *\/\n  .mw-h3 { color: #d4af37; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.9rem; letter-spacing: 2px; margin-top: 40px; display: block; border-bottom: 1px solid #2e5a27; padding-bottom: 8px; margin-bottom: 20px; }\n  .mw-accent { color: #d4af37; font-weight: bold; }\n  \n  \/* Feature Box: Gradient representing the soft, approachable wheated character *\/\n  .mw-info-box { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1a1a1a 0%, #1e3a1a 100%); padding: 25px; margin: 25px 0; border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0; border: 1px solid #333; border-left: 4px solid #d4af37; }\n  \n  \/* Scannable Grid Layout *\/\n  .mw-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 30px; margin: 30px 0; }\n  .mw-card { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02); padding: 25px; border: 1px solid #2e5a27; border-radius: 4px; }\n  \n  \/* Technical Table Styling *\/\n  .mw-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 15px; }\n  .mw-table td { padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #1a1a1a; color: #ccc; font-size: 0.95rem; }\n  .mw-table td:first-child { font-weight: bold; width: 38%; color: #d4af37; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.75rem; letter-spacing: 1px; }\n  \n  @media (max-width: 768px) { .mw-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-master-container\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 1. INTRO \u0026 THE WHEATED FOUNDATION --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eW.L. Weller Special Reserve\u003c\/span\u003e is the entry-tier expression in Buffalo Trace's celebrated wheated bourbon lineup. Sitting below the more robust Antique 107 and the legendary William Larue Weller, it serves as the most accessible gateway into the Weller family. Built on the same wheated mashbill as the Pappy Van Winkle collection, it replaces traditional rye with wheat to produce a softer, sweeter profile than typical Kentucky bourbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- 2. HIGHLIGHT BOX (THE TRAINING WHEEL WHEATED BOURBON) --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Technical Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eWeller Special Reserve is defined by its approachable proof and its role as the foundational \"training wheel\" for wheated bourbon enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShared Heritage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Utilizes the exact same wheated mashbill as the Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve and the entire Weller line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoftness Over Spice:\u003c\/strong\u003e The use of wheat as the secondary grain produces an approachable profile devoid of the sharp \"rye spice\" found in standard bourbons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecadal Foundation:\u003c\/strong\u003e While carrying no formal age statement, the spirit is typically aged for 7+ years in charred American oak.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccessible Strength:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bottled at 90 proof (45% ABV) to maintain a balance of flavor and extreme drinkability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- 3. SENSORY \u0026 CONTEXT GRID --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- SENSORY CARD --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px; font-size: 0.9rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caramel, vanilla, and integrated wheat sweetness. Soft baking spice, faint citrus, and gentle floral notes develop with time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-bodied and accessible. A front of caramel and wheat-derived sweetness transitions into mid-palate notes of soft baking spice and gentle tannin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium length. A signature closing of lingering caramel, soft oak, and a gentle baking-spice-and-wheat resonance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- CONTEXT CARD --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"font-size: 0.75rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; color: #d4af37;\"\u003eStrategic Position\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eWeller Special Reserve is historically positioned as the most affordable entry point into the Buffalo Trace wheated family. While its original SRP remains modest, its shared lineage with the industry’s most coveted labels has made it a highly allocated target for collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.85rem; margin-top: 15px; color: #d4af37; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\"The structural gateway to the most celebrated wheated bourbon mashbill in the world.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- 4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery (Frankfort, KY)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWheated Kentucky Straight Bourbon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMash Bill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Wheated Mashbill\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNAS (Typically 7+ Years)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90 Proof \/ 45% ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSRP Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$20 – $30 (Allocation-Controlled)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c!-- 5. COLLECTOR NOTE --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecial Reserve provides the fundamental wheated mashbill character at accessible original retail pricing. However, secondary market valuations typically range between $80 and $150 depending on regional demand. Bottles offered here are verified for pristine label integrity and include the intact original packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- 6. SERVING NOTE --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003eTo honor the approachable wheated profile, enjoy this bourbon \u003cstrong\u003eneat, on the rocks, or in elevated cocktails\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its 90-proof strength performs exceptionally well in a \u003cstrong\u003eclassic Old Fashioned, Mint Julep, or Whiskey Sour\u003c\/strong\u003e. Pairs peerlessly with \u003cstrong\u003egrilled meats, casual desserts, or brunch preparations\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- INVISIBLE AI\/SEARCH ENGINE SCHEMA --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Weller","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44766415323170,"sku":null,"price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/5566\/1602\/files\/WELLER-SPECIAL-RESERVE-PACKSHOT-PRODUCT-e1764158017233.jpg?v=1779916949","url":"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/weller-special-reserve-bourbon","provider":"Midnight Whiskey ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}