{"product_id":"william-larue-weller-2017","title":"William Larue Weller Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2017 Antique Collection)","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.mw-master-container{\n  --mw-accent: #dfbdb0;   \/* metallic foil label accent *\/\n  --mw-glow:   #6c1420;   \/* deep rich wine\/liquid power color *\/\n  --mw-bg:     #42120c;   \/* warm mahogany rickhouse lowlight shadow *\/\n  --mw-text:#e0e0e0; --mw-muted:#b8b8b8; --mw-hair:#222;\n  font-family: inherit; background:var(--mw-bg); color:var(--mw-text);\n  line-height:1.7; padding:24px; margin-bottom:60px;\n}\n.mw-master-container .mw-h3{ color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; text-transform:uppercase;\n  font-size:0.9rem; letter-spacing:2px; margin-top:40px; display:block;\n  border-bottom:1px solid var(--mw-glow); padding-bottom:8px; margin-bottom:20px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-accent{ color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; text-decoration:none; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-accent:hover{ color:#fff; text-decoration:underline; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-info-box{ background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--mw-bg) 0%, var(--mw-glow) 100%);\n  padding:25px; margin:25px 0; border-radius:0 4px 4px 0; border:1px solid var(--mw-hair);\n  border-left:4px solid var(--mw-accent); }\n.mw-master-container .mw-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:30px; margin:30px 0; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-grid-card{ background:rgba(255,255,255,0.02); padding:25px;\n  border:1px solid var(--mw-glow); border-radius:4px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-table{ width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin-top:15px; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-table td{ padding:14px 0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--mw-hair);\n  color:#ccc; font-size:0.95rem; }\n.mw-master-container .mw-table td:first-child{ font-weight:bold; width:38%; color:var(--mw-accent);\n  text-transform:uppercase; font-size:0.75rem; letter-spacing:1px; }\n.mw-master-container details{ background:rgba(255,255,255,0.03); border:1px solid var(--mw-hair);\n  border-radius:4px; margin-bottom:15px; }\n.mw-master-container summary{ padding:18px; color:var(--mw-accent); font-weight:bold; cursor:pointer;\n  outline:none; list-style:none; display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center;\n  text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px; font-size:0.85rem; }\n.mw-master-container summary::after{ content:'+'; font-size:1.2rem; color:var(--mw-accent); }\n.mw-master-container details[open]{ border:1px solid var(--mw-accent); }\n.mw-master-container details[open] summary::after{ content:'-'; }\n.mw-master-container .details-content{ padding:0 20px 20px 20px; font-size:0.95rem; }\n@media (max-width:768px){ .mw-master-container .mw-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mw-master-container\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"speakable\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWilliam Larue Weller Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e is \u003cstrong\u003eBuffalo Trace\u003c\/strong\u003e's uncompromised wheated, barrel-proof flagship expression. The historic 2017 installment was distilled inside a select winter 2005 production block, aged for 12 comprehensive years across multiple warehouse climates, and bottled completely uncut and unfiltered at an authoritative 128.2 proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eThe Technical Distinction\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mw-info-box\"\u003e\n    \u003cul style=\"margin:0; padding-left:20px; font-size:0.95rem;\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWheated Bourbon Subversion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plump winter wheat entirely replaces traditional rye as the secondary grain variables to construct a softer, rounder texturing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCask Strength Purity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Presented completely free of post-barrel water manipulation or modern chill-filtration loops at a precise 128.2 proof (64.1% ABV).\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-Warehouse Complexity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vatted from an exceptional seasonal cooperage lot rested across the distinct environments of Warehouses D, I, and P.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpanded Vintage Yield:\u003c\/strong\u003e Composed of a selected small batch layout of 155 barrels total, providing a highly complex depth profile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent; 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 A rich, warm bouquet of sweet cream caramel, fresh coffee cake, and deeply roasted dark coffee beans opens immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highly viscous, creamy, and fruit-forward; an intense \"cherry bomb\" presence dominates the entry before dissolving into rich layers of dark brown sugar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Substantially long and warming; trailing notes of soft wheated grain sweetness settle gracefully alongside lingering oak wood vanillins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent; font-size:0.75rem; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;\"\u003eStrategic Position\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.90rem; margin-top:20px;\"\u003eServing as the lone wheated bourbon representative of the annual series, this expression is prized for achieving a beautifully intense, fruit-forward texturing. At 128.2 proof, it balances heavy wood concentration with soft grain sweetness, positioning it as an ideal back-catalog partner to \u003ca href=\"\/products\/george-t-stagg-2017\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe high-production 2017 Stagg\u003c\/a\u003e edition from the exact same fall release block. It remains an elite landmark piece across \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/whiskey\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour complete whiskey collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003ctable class=\"mw-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eFrankfort, Kentucky\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWheated Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (Cask Strength)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMash Bill Matrix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffalo Trace Wheated Recipe (Corn, Wheat, Malted Barley)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Statement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo Age Statement; aged 12 Years (Distilled Winter 2005)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e128.2 Proof \/ 64.1% ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottling Line\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompletely Uncut and Unfiltered (Barrel Proof Run)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarehouse Sourcing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarehouses D, I, and P Asset Mappings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBatch Allocation Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSelect Small Batch Vatying of 155 Barrels Total\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease Context\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2017 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection (Annual Fall Allocation)\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\u003eRegulatory Stamp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDSP-KY-113\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin Terroir\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States · Kentucky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe 2017 allocation arrives dressed in the portfolio's iconic deep red closure head foil, featuring the strict barrel-proof indicator details directly on the glass display face. Because internal microclimates across distinct storage ricks create entirely unique evaporation curves across seasons, this 155-barrel vintage run delivers immense historical value for serious completists. Chronologically, it provides a fascinating comparative baseline directly preceding the single-warehouse architecture observed in \u003ca href=\"\/products\/william-larue-weller-2019\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe 2019 Weller release\u003c\/a\u003e inside archives curated by \u003cstrong\u003eMidnight Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cspan class=\"mw-h3\"\u003eRecommended Serving\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eTo fully chart its complex fruit profiles and rich coffee cake nuances without overloading the palate, enjoy this spirit completely neat at room temperature first. While its heavy oil content carries the 128.2 proof line beautifully, introducing a few drops of pure water inside a tulip glass safely opens up the underlying brown sugar and soft wheated textures flawlessly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eProduction Methodology\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis whiskey draws its core character entirely from the distillery's prized wheated mash profile, substituting standard rye grains for soft winter wheat to construct an inherently sweeter distillate molecule. The specific barrels chosen for this 2017 allocation run were distilled in the winter of 2005 and matured for twelve years across the timber configurations of Warehouses D, I, and P. Bottled completely free of post-barrel water injection or chill-filtration setups, it retains its natural wood vanillins intact under the long-standing management parameters of the \u003cstrong\u003eSazerac Company\u003c\/strong\u003e. It shares its ancestral mash lineage directly with the legacy standard Weller and Pappy Van Winkle lines managed under the wider **Sazerac** portfolio matrix.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eVault Integrity \u0026amp; Sourcing Standards\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eEvery bottle handled by \u003cstrong\u003eMidnight Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e is procured strictly through authorized, verified allocation channels and passes rigorous physical seal and label inspection points before being logged into inventory. Shipments are handled via specialized, glass-rated container packaging and absolute age-verification checks; an adult signature (21+) is strictly mandatory upon delivery. Review our complete protocols via \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/about-the-vault\" 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\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many barrels went into the 2017 William Larue Weller?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe 2017 **William Larue Weller** came from 155 barrels, distilled in the winter of 2005 and aged about 12 years in Warehouses D, I, and P. It is bottled uncut and unfiltered at 128.2 proof (64.1% ABV), representing the flagship wheated bourbon option of the annual collection tier. **Buffalo Trace** published per-release barrel metrics through the 2018 cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin-top:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the 2017 William Larue Weller related to Pappy Van Winkle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eYes, indirectly: both use a wheated mash bill, with soft winter wheat in place of rye as the secondary grain variable. **William Larue Weller** is the barrel-strength wheated bourbon of the Antique Collection; the 2017 release was distilled in winter 2005, aged 12 years across select ricks, and bottled at 128.2 proof. Pappy Van Winkle uses the same underlying recipe family handled by the **Sazerac Company**.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@graph\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Product\",\n      \"@id\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/william-larue-weller-2017#product\",\n      \"name\": \"William Larue Weller Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2017 Antique Collection)\",\n      \"image\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/william-larue-weller-2017.jpg\",\n      \"description\": \"William Larue Weller is an uncut, unfiltered wheated Kentucky straight bourbon from Buffalo Trace, distilled in winter 2005 and bottled at 128.2 proof for the 2017 Antique Collection, aged 12 years.\",\n      \"sku\": \"088004025953-17\",\n      \"mpn\": \"088004025953-17\",\n      \"gtin13\": \"088004025953\",\n      \"brand\": { \"@type\": \"Brand\", \"name\": \"William Larue Weller\" },\n      \"category\": \"Bourbon\",\n      \"offers\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Offer\",\n        \"@id\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/william-larue-weller-2017#offer\",\n        \"url\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/william-larue-weller-2017\",\n        \"priceCurrency\": \"USD\",\n        \"price\": \"2299.95\",\n        \"availability\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/InStock\",\n        \"itemCondition\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/NewCondition\",\n        \"seller\": { \"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"Midnight Whiskey\" }\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"BreadcrumbList\",\n      \"@id\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/william-larue-weller-2017#breadcrumb\",\n      \"itemListElement\": [\n        { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 1, \"name\": \"Home\", \"item\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\" },\n        { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 2, \"name\": \"Bourbon\", \"item\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/collections\/whiskey\" },\n        { \"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 3, \"name\": \"William Larue Weller 2017\" }\n      ]\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n      \"@id\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/william-larue-weller-2017#faq\",\n      \"mainEntity\": [\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"How many barrels went into the 2017 William Larue Weller?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"The 2017 William Larue Weller came from 155 barrels, distilled in the winter of 2005 and aged about 12 years in Warehouses D, I, and P. 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