Weller Special Reserve
Bourbon

Weller Special Reserve

W.L. Weller750 ml45% ABV

The original wheated bourbon with an exceptionally smooth finish

Weller Special Reserve is an exceptionally smooth wheated bourbon featuring a beautifully soft flavor profile. It replaces rye with wheat in the mash bill, resulting in a gentle, sweet spirit that is approachable for newcomers and highly prized by aficionados.

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92/ 100
Outstanding
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Best enjoyed

Room temperature64-70F
Nosing glassGlencairn glass
Gifting
Casual Sipping
Weeknight
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Food pairings

Traditional
Slow-smoked pork ribs with a sweet peach glaze
Vegetarian
Roasted pecan and maple-glazed sweet potatoes
Cheese
Aged Gouda or smoked Cheddar
Also good withMaple Syrup

A cocktail to make with it

Weller Paper Plane

  • 0.75 oz Weller Special Reserve
  • 0.75 oz Aperol
  • 0.75 oz Amaro Nonino Quintessentia
  • 0.75 oz Fresh lemon juice

Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously until chilled, then strain into a coupe glass.

Serve in a glencairn glass

The story behind it

The maker

Originally introduced in the mid-19th century, the brand was created by William Larue Weller, who was the first to distill a wheated bourbon. Today, Buffalo Trace continues this rich family heritage in Frankfort, Kentucky, producing some of the world's most sought-after spirits.

How it is made

Crafted at the historic Buffalo Trace Distillery, this bourbon honors the legacy of whiskey pioneer W.L. Weller. The distillery & rickhouse utilize a signature wheated recipe, allowing for a softer, more delicate aging process than traditional rye-based bourbons.

From Kentucky, USA

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