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W. L. Weller 12 Year Old Kentucky Straight Wheated Bourbon Whiskey 750ml

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Product Description

Born in 1825, William Larue Weller was one of the early whiskey pioneers in America. W.L. Weller marketed his original bourbon recipe with wheat, rather than rye in the mash bill. Weller spent his lifetime educating consumers about the differences in his bourbon. Wheat is a soft grain providing this bourbon with a mild, gentle and smooth sipping experience. Weller also believed in the importance of aging his whiskey. This fine twelve year old bourbon whiskey has a deep amber color, with complex flavors of vanilla, oak and cinnamon. A tribute to the man who made wheated bourbon legendary. Brand Story: As part of the wheated bourbon family, this twelve year old W.L. Weller is aged far longer than most wheated bourbons. This offering is a smooth, easy-going and balanced offering with a beautiful deep bronze color. HEL Notes: While not as rare the Van Winkle line, W.L. Weller bourbons produced by the same distillery, are without a doubt, hard to find products. Tasting Notes: Aromas of lanolin, almond, creamed corn and toasty vanilla. The mid-palate flavor is heavily wheated, layered and moderately sweet. Long, oaky, and intensely smooth finish. Recent Awards: 2014 Silver Outstanding Medal - International Wine & Spirits Competition 2014 Double Gold Medal - San Francisco World Spirits Competition

Product Specs

Alcohol by Volume45.0%
Country of OriginUnited States
RegionKentucky
UPC088004027742

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Awards & Scores

Critic reviews and blind-tasting competition results for this bottle.

What critics and judges wrote

IWSC judges · Gold Outstanding · 2025
Delightful, spiced wood aromas … Sumptuously soft on the palate, it marries maraschino cherry, marzipan, and caramel with an elegant depth. A long-lasting finish of cherry and eucalyptus captivates.
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Silver · 91 pts2026iwsc.net ↗
Aromatic with warm cinnamon and subtle Demerara sugar, it reveals rich touches of red berry and caramel that lead to a smooth, silky mouthfeel. The finish lingers with dark chocolate and gentle coffee, offering elegant complexity.
Silver · 92 pts2024iwsc.net ↗
A luxurious blend of toffee, orange zest, and peppery spice unfolds into a luscious fruit medley. The journey ends with a dry, spicy finish boasting hints of mint and cinnamon.
Silver · 94 pts2023iwsc.net ↗
Expressive and vibrant in style with an appealing Armagnac and cheese quality on the nose. Extremely well-balanced with plenty deep red fruit flavours accompanied by sweet fudge. Scrumptious!
Silver2022iwsc.net ↗
Beautifully balanced and expressive as oak and cereal notes infuse with white chocolate truffle and vanilla, elegantly interlaced with pecans and a subtle menthol character.
Silver2020iwsc.net ↗
An expressive and nicely integrated example - ripe stone fruit and floral notes are complimented by vanilla and honey. Bright and well-balanced.
Silver2019iwsc.net ↗
Full bodied nose wont blank pepper and a good fruit / wood balance. Roast coffee and nuts with some good oils for body in the glass.
Gold Outstanding2018iwsc.net ↗
Great memories of the candy shop. Floral, sweet and vanilla all around with hints of white chocolate. The palate is very expressive and deep … Beautiful expression of an aged whiskey with a lot of concentration to offer.
Distiller · Stephanie Moreno
The nose and flavor profile shows notes such as vanilla, orange peel, and chocolate all loaded up with warming baking spices. … Is pecan maple syrup a thing? … This whiskey seems to show this in spades.
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Whisky Advocate · Jeffery Lindenmuth · 2019
The nose feels dense and richly layered as cedary oak and sandalwood incense take the lead … A supple mouthfeel and long finish enhance the overall delicious impression made by this bourbon. Shows best at full proof.
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Show 1 more review, 2008
89 pts2008whiskyadvocate.com ↗
A pleasantly sweet, easy-going, well-balanced experience. Creamy vanilla, caramel, candied corn, and ripe berried fruit , along with more subtle notes of glazed orange, cocoa powder, and wood shavings.
World Whiskies Awards judges · Silver · 2021
The nose has a real floral bouquet to it … The palate continues to be bright and floral with zesty orange and a creaminess from oak wood and butterscotch. Plenty of depth to it.
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Bronze2015worldwhiskiesawards.com ↗
Potpourri. Leafy, cedary, oaky. Creamy, fudgy, flavours. Berry fruits emerging, then fruity, plum-skin acidity. Cooked plums. Fruit pies. Smoky. Plenty of dimension. The acidity makes it especially appetising and drinkable …

Competition medals

IWSC
Silver 2026 · 91 ptsGold Outstanding 2025 · 98 ptsSilver 2024 · 92 ptsSilver 2023 · 94 ptsSilver 2022Silver 2020Silver 2019Gold Outstanding 2018
International Spirits Challenge
Gold 2026Gold 2025Gold 2024Trophy 2023Gold 2022Gold 2021Gold 2020Silver 2019
San Francisco World Spirits Competition
Gold 2026Double Gold 2024Best in Show 2022Double Gold 2022
New York World Spirits Competition
Silver 2025
World Whiskies Awards
Silver 2022Silver 2021
Show 1 earlier medal, 2015
Bronze 2015

24 medals from 5 competitions, 2015 to 2026.

Tasting Notes

Flavor profile

How strongly each flavor family shows up across 23 notes from 6 publications, weighted by source.

  • Herbal & greenfresh herb, orange blossom, Potpourri, Leafy, HerbalLight
  • Fruityjuicy grapefruit, shaved coconut, ripe berried fruit, glazed orange, orange peelClear
  • Sweetplenty of sweet butterscotch, pleasantly sweet, Creamy vanilla, caramel, candied cornClear
  • Oak & maltcedary oak and sandalwood incense take the lead, toasted walnuts, drying oak tannins, more subtle notes of wood shavings, pecanClear
  • SmokeSmoky, smoked hazelnutsA hint
  • Spiceloaded up with warming baking spices, cinnamon, spices, spicier than the nose suggests, grated nutmegLight

Flavor map

W. L. Weller 12 Year Old Wheated against other bourbons we carry. Closer dots taste more alike.

← More delicateRicher →Less smokySmokier →W. L. Weller 12Year Old WheatedBlood OathWidow Jane The VaultsBlanton's Gold Edition

Closest bourbons at a similar price: Blood Oath ($389.96), Widow Jane The Vaults ($349.96), and Blanton's Gold Edition ($249.96).

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Each whisky's place on the map, from 0 to 10.

WhiskyRichSmokyPrice
W. L. Weller 12 Year Old Wheated (this bottle)5.12.7$199.96
Old Forester 'Statesman'5.22.6$59.98
Backbone Prime Blended5.32.8$49.98
Daviess County 96 Proof5.42.9$49.98
Four Roses Small Batch5.12.3$32.97
Blood Oath5.22.3$389.96
Bib & Tucker 6 Year Old Small Batch4.72.4$39.97
Elmer T. Lee Single Barrel Sour Mash5.22.2$399.96
Woodford Reserve Distillers Select4.92.2$34.97
Green River Distilling Co.5.12.1$42.98
Widow Jane The Vaults4.52.8$349.96
Woodinville Whiskey Co. Pot Distilled5.72.6$39.97
114 Old Grand Dad5.33.3$49.96
Blanton's Gold Edition4.83.3$249.96
Bulleit5.43.3$29.97
Orphan Barrel Rhetoric 22 Year Old4.53.0$499.96
Rowan's Creek5.72.3$64.98
Wyoming Whiskey Small Batch4.72.1$39.97
Yellowstone Select4.82.0$39.98
Knob Creek 15 Year Old5.73.2$399.96
WhistlePig PiggyBack 6 Year Old 100 Proof5.62.1$49.97
Michter's US-1 Small Batch5.52.0$49.97
Mississippi River Distilling 'Cody Road'4.53.3$45.98
Elijah Craig 18 Year Old Single Barrel5.92.3$199.96
Hardin's Creek 'Frankfort'5.53.5$399.96
Old Fitzgerald Bottled in Bond Decanter Series5.93.1$959.96
Hardin's Creek 'Boston'6.02.3$279.96

Flavor scores are our estimates. A flavor scores higher when more critics mention it and when they describe it more strongly, so no single review sets the result. They are not a rating from any publication.

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