William Larue Weller 2003 Fall of 2015 Limited Edition Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 67.3% Vol. - the award-winning whiskey legend from the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection - Jim Murrays Bourbon of the Year 2017!
A great uncut and unfiltered vintage 2003 over 12 years old William Larue Weller Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey at 67.3% vol. and the 11th release from the year 2015 of the legendary Buffalo Trace Antique Collection - an outstanding bourbon by William Larue Weller with a particularly nice copper colour and bourbon of the year 2017. Among connoisseurs, this Bourbon Whiskey is considered to be absolutely first-class and is one of the most sought-after Bourbon Whiskeys. At the age of over 12 years, this Bourbon is also one of the oldest bottlings from the William Larue Weller Antique Collection and is regarded as a particularly exceptional rarity - almost not to be found anywhere in the world today.
Born in 1825, William Larue Weller was one of the early distilling pioneers in Kentucky. After serving in the Louisville Brigade during the 1840s, William Larue Weller remained in Louisville and continued his family heritage of whiskey distilling. Mr. Weller was famous for being the firts distiller to produce Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey using wheat instead of rye in the mash bill. As the most distinguished distiller of this time, William Larue Weller spent many years educating consumers about the different styles of bourbon, and the special flavous that wheat imparted to his whiskey. The William Larue Weller line has always been a bit special among Buffalo Trace s offerings. Weller himself is often credited as the bottler who invented wheated bourbon, so it is appropriate that Weller is Buffalo Trace s signature wheated line. Add to that the notoriety Weller bourbons received last year when first Esquire and then numerous copycats declared it the accessible substitute for the elusive Pappy Van Winkle whiskeys, notoriety that caused a run on the liquor stores and a short-term shortage. If you follow that logic, that should make the Antique Collection s William Larue Weller the closest thing you can get to Pappy Van Winkle. The William Larue Weller limited edition 2015 is an extra special installment. After spending 12 years and three month on the 2rd and 6th floors of warehouses I, K and L, this whiskey was bottled uncut and unfiltered at a staggering 134.6 proof (67.3% vol.) - one oft the strongest Weller release ever.
A magnificent and rare over 12-year-old uncut and unfiltered William Larue Weller Bourbon Whiskey with a fabulous 67.3% vol. from the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection - one of the highest-rated American whiskeys and bourbon of the year in Jim Murray s Whisky Bible 2017, almost ingenious and an exceptional, extremely rare hand-made bourbon whiskey for connoisseurs, discerning whiskey collectors and lovers of exclusive bourbon whiskeys!
- 2017 Bourbon of the Year (2015 Release) - Jim Murray s Whisky Bible
- 2017 Third Best Whiskey in the World (2015 Release) - Jim Murray s Whisky Bible
- 2016 Best Bourbon, No Age Statement (Multiple Barrels) - Spring 2014
- 2016 Bourbon of the Year - Jim Murray s Whisky Bible - Spring 2014
- 2016 Fourth Finest Whisky in the World - Jim Murray s Whisky Bible - Spring 2014
- 2015 Silver Medal - International Wine and Spirits Competition
- 2015 Gold Medal - San Francisco World Spirits Competition
- 2015 Bronze Medal, Best Bourbon - No Age Statement - World Whiskies Awards
- 2015 Best Bourbon in the World - Jim Murray s Whisky Bible
- 2015 Second Finest Whisky in the World - Jim Murray s Whisky Bible
- 2013 Silver Outstanding Medal - International Wine and Spirits Competition
- 2013 Double Gold Medal - San Francisco World Spirits Competition
- 2013 Second Finest Whisky in the World - Jim Murray s Whisky Bible
- 2013 Bourbon of the Year - Jim Murray s Whisky Bible
- 2013 Best Bourbon-No Age Statement (Multiple Barrels) - Jim Murray s Whisky Bible
- 2013 Liquid Gold Award - 97.5 points - Jim Murray s Whisky Bible
- 2012 Double Gold Medal - San Francisco World Spirits Competition
- 2012 Extraordinary-Ultimate Recommendation - Chairman s Trophy Finalist - Ultimate Spirits Challenge
- F. Paul Pacult s Spirit Journal rating: 5 stars/Highest Recommendation - Yet another textbook on bourbon-making by BTD. BRAVO! - F. Paul Pacult
- Whisky Advocate rating: 95 - It s a hearty drink, but the finish is very fresh and invigorating. It takes a back seat to none -Whisky Advocate
- Nose: Baked cinnamon, vanilla, and hints of orange citrus notes
- Palate: Earthy and rich with less fruit, a quick flash of hard candy sweetness then a hint of fruits like cherries and orange citrus mix with the vanilla. The mouthfeel is full and slightly oily for a second, until the candied sweet heat kicks in.
- Finish: a very long and flavorful finish, focused around spicy hot cinnamon with a touch of anise, rounds out a really impressive taste experience
- Colour: copper
- Typ: Straight Bourbon Whiskey - Distillery Bottling
- District: Kentucky - Frankfort
- Vintage: Spring of 2003
- Age: 12 years and 3 months
- Year bottled: Fall of 2015
- Cask Wood Type: New White Oak - charred for 55 seconds
- Grain: Kentucky Corn, North Dakota Malted Wheat, North Dakota Malted Barley
- Evaporation loss: 72,30% of the original whiskey lost to evaporation
- Barrel selection: 105 hand picked barrels
- Warehouse: I, K und L / Floor: 2 and 6
- Alcohol ABV% 67.3 / 134.6 Proof - Cask Strength
- Bottling Series: Buffalo Trace Antique Collection - Limited Edition Release 2015
- Bottle Size 70cl / 700ml (consumer content 75cl / 750ml)
- not coloured / not chill filtered
- Packaging without box
- Producer/Importer: W. L. Weller and Sons, Frankfort, Kentucky / Buffalo Trace - Franklin County Frankfort, KY 40601, USA
- Country of Origin: USA - Kentucky
- limited, one of 7.780 bottles - very rare collector s whiskey!
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