Instead of rye grain, wheat is used to create the remarkably smooth flavor of Original Wheated Bourbon Whiskey. W.L. Weller Special Reserve is distinguished by its burnt orange color, which is bottled at 90 proof. This bourbon is excellent for cocktails or for sipping because to its milder flavor notes. At the 2019 World Whiskies Awards and the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, this unique bourbon took home two medals: one for silver and one for gold.

a nose that is sweet and caramel-like. honey, butterscotch, and a light woodiness are among the flavor notes. It’s serene, gentle, and silky. Has a hint of sweetness and a smooth, honeysuckle finish. bundle wl weller antique bourbon

William Larue Weller, who served in the Louisville Brigade during the Mexican-American War, went back to his hometown Kentucky. His grandfather, Daniel Weller, bought a distillery in Nelson County in 1800. set cigar bundle wl weller

His family had contributed to the settlement of Kentucky in the late 1700s. (Daniel Weller’s estate was inventoried upon his death, and several dry kegs, two stills, one mash kettle, and three whiskey barrels were reported to be there.) bourbon pack wl weller

After the war, W. L. Weller returned to Kentucky and started working at his grandfather’s distillery, where he was employed by the family firm. With a great sense of business and a sharp taste, Weller created the first-ever bourbon in 1849 using wheat as the secondary grain rather than rye.

While rye is used as a supplementary grain in some bourbons, the flavor profile of wheated bourbons (such Pappy Van Winkle and Larceny Bourbon, which finally mimicked W. L. Weller’s mashbill) is softer and more delicate. Antebellum America loved Weller’s bourbon so much that he was eventually forced to affix a green fingerprint as a certificate of authenticity to his invoices and barrels.

Bourbon is one of the quintessential American products; while it is primarily made in Kentucky, it may be manufactured anywhere in the country.

It needs to be bottled at 40% ABV or higher and manufactured with at least 51% maize. So why not give this timeless American recipe a shot?

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