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Age: 12 Years (Distilled Spring 2002) | Region: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA | Proof: 140.2
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William Larue Weller is Buffalo Trace's wheated, barrel-proof bourbon. The 2014 release is the strongest in the brand's history at 140.2 proof, distilled in the spring of 2002 and aged 12 years.

The Elemental Distinction

  • 2014 proof: 140.2 (70.1% ABV) - the strongest William Larue Weller ever
  • Wheated bourbon: wheat replaces rye as the secondary grain
  • Distilled spring 2002; aged 12 years in Warehouses D, K, and L
  • Buffalo Trace's official notes: dark molasses, plums, and toffee
  • Same wheated recipe family as Pappy Van Winkle

Sensory Profile

Nose: Smoke and dark molasses.

Palate: Plums, toffee, and chocolate.

Finish: Wood and char.

Strategic Position

Weller is the only wheated bourbon in the collection, and the 2014 is its headline year: at 140.2 proof it is the strongest William Larue Weller ever released, a genuine hazmat-strength wheater. It sits within Midnight Whiskey's high-proof bourbon shelf, beside the 16-year 2014 Stagg.

Technical Specifications

Distillery Buffalo Trace Distillery, Frankfort, KY
Category Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Mash Bill Buffalo Trace wheated recipe (wheat as secondary grain)
Age 12 yr (distilled spring 2002)
Proof / ABV 140.2 proof / 70.1% ABV (highest WLW ever)
Bottling Uncut, unfiltered (barrel proof)
Warehouses D, K, L (floors 2, 3, 4, 6)
Release 2014 Antique Collection (annual)
Format 750 ml
Regulatory DSP-KY-113
Country United States (Kentucky)

Collector Note

The 2014 William Larue Weller carries the deep-red closure and a barrel-proof, uncut, unfiltered panel; its back label records a spring 2002 distillation and Warehouses D, K, and L. At 140.2 proof it is the highest-proof Weller on record, and reviewers treat it as a benchmark for the brand's intensity. The 2015 Weller release stepped back down to 134.6 proof.

Recommended Serving

At 140.2 proof this needs water - reviewers add a generous splash to settle the heat and reveal the plum and toffee. Neat it is intense and smoky; a large cube and patience help. Not a casual pour.

Production Methodology

William Larue Weller is made from Buffalo Trace's wheated mash bill, where wheat replaces rye as the secondary grain alongside corn and malted barley. The 2014 release was distilled in the spring of 2002 and aged 12 years on the second, third, fourth, and sixth floors of Warehouses D, K, and L, then bottled uncut and unfiltered at 140.2 proof - the strongest in the brand's history. Buffalo Trace describes it as showing dark molasses, plums, and toffee.

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

Why is the 2014 William Larue Weller the strongest Weller ever?

At 140.2 proof (70.1% ABV), the 2014 William Larue Weller is the highest-proof release in the brand's history. It is a wheated bourbon distilled in spring 2002 and aged 12 years across Warehouses D, K, and L, bottled uncut and unfiltered. Reviewers consistently call it the hottest Weller ever made.

Where was the 2014 William Larue Weller aged?

The 2014 William Larue Weller was aged about 12 years on the second, third, fourth, and sixth floors of Warehouses D, K, and L. Distilled in spring 2002 from Buffalo Trace's wheated mash bill, it was bottled at 140.2 proof. Buffalo Trace's official notes are dark molasses, plums, and toffee.

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All Sales Final: Due to alcohol regulations, we cannot accept returns for change of mind.

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