{"product_id":"william-larue-weller-2025","title":"William Larue Weller Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2025 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 baseline *\/\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 highly anticipated 2025 installment stands out as a historic milestone—aged for 12 years and 7 months within core timber ricks and bottled straight from the wood at an authoritative 129 proof to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the collection portfolio.\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 Mastery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plump winter wheat entirely replaces traditional rye as the secondary grain variable to construct an inherently softer, rounder profile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnmanipulated Cask Strength:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rested thoroughly for over twelve years before emerging from the wood at an unmanipulated 129 proof (64.5% ABV), entirely free of chill-filtration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingular Allocation Legacy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Holds a verified 12-year-7-month maturity profile, standing out as the solitary wheated bourbon representative of the entire annual release series.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShared Mash Ancestry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Forged from the exact same wheated recipe family utilized to construct the standard asset selections behind the Weller and Pappy Van Winkle lines.\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\" 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 An elegant, official presentation of aromatic vanilla bean, rich autumn maple syrup, and classic seasoned tobacco leaf layers develops immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, balanced, and non-aggressive; deep nodes of sweet vanilla custard blend seamlessly with complex, toasted white oak characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and sophisticated; a steady close of oak wood and sweet vanilla trails off beautifully with a touch of ripe orchard fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mw-grid-card\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"mw-accent\" style=\"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;\"\u003eWeller stands as the unique wheated standard of the annual collection tier, trading aggressive rye spice for a deeply barrel-forward, sweet grain profile. Celebrated for its approachable yet heavy-velocity delivery, this uncut and unfiltered 129-proof variant holds an essential position for completists tracking the series. It serves as an elite milestone piece across \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/whiskey\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003eour six-bottle 2025 collection at Midnight Whiskey\u003c\/a\u003e, standing as a direct historical comparative partner near \u003ca href=\"\/products\/george-t-stagg-2025\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe hazmat-proof 2025 Stagg\u003c\/a\u003e expression inside our library.\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\u003e12 Years, 7 Months (True 2025 Vintage Maturity Profile)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e129 Proof \/ 64.5% ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBarrel entry proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e[verify] - Omitted from public narrative due to trade record conflicts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottling Line\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompletely Uncut and Unfiltered · Natural Barrel Strength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelease Context\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2025 Antique Collection (25th Anniversary Modern Era Bottling)\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 2025 allocation arrives dressed in the portfolio's traditional deep red closure head foil, displaying its unmanipulated cask metrics on the front panel script directly on the face glass. Because environmental shifts across aging tiers alter wood integration profiles dynamically, this specific 129-proof benchmark offers a highly sought-after milestone. Within master setups, it stands as an exceptional chronological step compared to \u003ca href=\"\/products\/william-larue-weller-2024\" class=\"mw-accent\"\u003ethe 125.8-proof 2024 Weller\u003c\/a\u003e release generation tree, which presented a touch gentler the year before across catalogs 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 experience its robust wheated base and explore the complex vanilla and maple properties built over twelve summers, taste this spirit completely neat at room temperature first. Because its 129 proof delivery represents an intense heat curve, introducing a small splash of pure water inside a tulip glass safely coaxes the underlying custard textures forward while softening the toasted oak components 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 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. Double distilled through copper beer column systems at DSP-KY-113 in \u003cstrong\u003eFrankfort, Kentucky\u003c\/strong\u003e, the liquid enters the wood inside new white oak barrels featuring a traditional level-four char. Matured thoroughly for twelve years and seven months before being vatted and bottled free of water reduction under the corporate parameters of the \u003cstrong\u003eSazerac Company\u003c\/strong\u003e, it retains its natural oils intact. It shares its mash lineage directly with the legacy standard Weller and Pappy Van Winkle lines managed under the wider \u003cstrong\u003eSazerac\u003c\/strong\u003e 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\u003eWhat is the 2025 William Larue Weller bottled at?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe 2025 \u003cstrong\u003eWilliam Larue Weller\u003c\/strong\u003e is bottled uncut and unfiltered at 129 proof (64.5% ABV), aged 12 years and 7 months. It functions as the collection's unique wheated bourbon standard, using premium winter wheat as the secondary crop grain variable, representing the solitary wheated whiskey option in the annual collection tier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin-top:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat recipe does the 2025 William Larue Weller use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eIt utilizes **Buffalo Trace**'s signature wheated mash bill—substituting traditional rye for soft wheat alongside corn and malted barley—yielding an inherently softer flavor baseline. The 2025 allocation was presented completely free of filtration loops or water reduction at 129 proof, sharing its underlying mash bill family directly with the celebrated Pappy Van Winkle line handled under the global directions of the **Sazerac Company** parent framework.\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-2025#product\",\n      \"name\": \"William Larue Weller Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2025 Antique Collection)\",\n      \"image\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/william-larue-weller-2025.jpg\",\n      \"description\": \"William Larue Weller is an uncut, unfiltered wheated Kentucky straight bourbon from Buffalo Trace, bottled at 129 proof for the 2025 Antique Collection.\",\n      \"sku\": \"088004025953-25\",\n      \"mpn\": \"088004025953-25\",\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-2025#offer\",\n        \"url\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/william-larue-weller-2025\",\n        \"priceCurrency\": \"USD\",\n        \"price\": \"1999.95\",\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-2025#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 2025\" }\n      ]\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n      \"@id\": \"https:\/\/midnightwhiskey.com\/products\/william-larue-weller-2025#faq\",\n      \"mainEntity\": [\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"What is the 2025 William Larue Weller bottled at?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"The 2025 William Larue Weller is bottled uncut and unfiltered at 129 proof (64.5% ABV). 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