Question 1

What is Weller bourbon?

Accepted Answer

Weller is a family of wheated bourbons from the Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky — using the same wheat-forward mash bill as the legendary Pappy Van Winkle. The range includes Special Reserve, 12 Year, Full Proof, Antique 107, and the annual Buffalo Trace Antique Collection release, William Larue Weller.

Question 2

Is Weller the same mash bill as Pappy Van Winkle?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Weller and Pappy Van Winkle share the same wheated mash bill from Buffalo Trace. The key differences are age and barrel selection: Pappy is aged significantly longer and drawn from the finest barrels, which is why Weller is often called the "poor man's Pappy."

Question 3

What is the difference between Weller 12 and Weller Full Proof?

Accepted Answer

Weller 12 Year is aged 12 years and bottled at 90 proof for a smooth, mellow wheated character. Weller Full Proof is bottled at 114 proof — the proof it entered the barrel at — for a bolder, richer expression with more oak and spice.

Question 4

Why is Weller so hard to find?

Accepted Answer

Weller's scarcity comes from three factors: it shares the Pappy Van Winkle mash bill, making it a sought-after proxy for buyers who can't find Pappy; Buffalo Trace allocates it in limited quantities; and demand for wheated bourbons has surged in recent years.

Weller Bourbon — Special Reserve, Antique 107, 12 Year, Full Proof & Daniel Weller Allocations

Weller — Frequently Asked Questions