{"title":"Allocated Bourbon","description":"\u003cp\u003eAllocated bourbon is the rarest, most sought-after category of American whiskey — limited annual releases that distilleries ration to retailers in fixed allocations. Wooden Cork specializes in allocated bourbon: Pappy Van Winkle, the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection (William Larue Weller, George T. Stagg, Eagle Rare 17, Sazerac 18, Thomas H. Handy), Blanton's Gold and Straight From The Barrel, Old Forester Birthday Bourbon, Michter's, and EH Taylor. Delivered nationwide in 1–7 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is Allocated Bourbon?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAllocated bourbon refers to limited-release American whiskeys that distilleries produce in small annual quantities and distribute to retailers in fixed allocations. Because demand far exceeds supply, allocated bourbons are nearly impossible to find at retail price on store shelves — most are gone within hours of arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe category includes the most coveted names in American whiskey: Pappy Van Winkle (15, 20, and 23 Year), the entire Buffalo Trace Antique Collection, Blanton's Gold and Straight From The Barrel, Eagle Rare 17 Year, William Larue Weller, George T. Stagg, Sazerac 18, Thomas H. Handy, Old Forester Birthday Bourbon, Michter's 10 and 20 Year, and the Colonel E.H. Taylor lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWooden Cork's Allocated Bourbon Selection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWooden Cork has built its reputation on access to allocated bourbon. Our buyers maintain direct relationships with distributors and distilleries, which means our catalog reflects what's actually moving through the secondary market — not what's been sitting on a shelf for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePappy Van Winkle\u003c\/strong\u003e — 15 Year, 20 Year, 23 Year, Old Rip Van Winkle 10 and 12, Van Winkle Special Reserve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuffalo Trace Antique Collection (BTAC)\u003c\/strong\u003e — William Larue Weller, George T. Stagg, Eagle Rare 17 Year, Sazerac 18 Year, Thomas H. Handy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlanton's\u003c\/strong\u003e — Gold Edition, Straight From The Barrel, Takara Red, Special Reserve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEagle Rare\u003c\/strong\u003e — Eagle Rare 10 Year, Eagle Rare 17 (BTAC).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStagg\u003c\/strong\u003e — Stagg Jr. and George T. Stagg.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWilliam Larue Weller and the Weller lineup\u003c\/strong\u003e — Weller Special Reserve, Antique 107, 12 Year, Full Proof, Single Barrel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEH Taylor\u003c\/strong\u003e — Small Batch, Single Barrel, Barrel Proof, Straight Rye, Cured Oak, and other limited expressions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOld Forester Birthday Bourbon\u003c\/strong\u003e — annual release, vintage-dated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMichter's\u003c\/strong\u003e — 10 Year Single Barrel, 20 Year, 25 Year, Toasted Barrel, Sour Mash.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOther allocated releases\u003c\/strong\u003e — Heaven Hill Heritage Collection, Parker's Heritage, Four Roses Limited Edition, Wild Turkey Master's Keep, Russell's Reserve 13.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Allocations Work\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDistilleries set annual production volumes based on what was barreled years or decades ago. Once that supply is allocated to retailers, no more is made until the next release cycle. This is why Pappy Van Winkle 23 Year — barreled in the early 2000s — is so rare today: the supply was decided 20+ years ago and cannot be increased.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRetailers typically receive their allocations in waves throughout the year. At Wooden Cork, we list allocations on this page as they arrive. Sign up for restock notifications on individual product pages to be alerted when specific bottles come in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAllocated Bourbon Delivery from Wooden Cork\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWooden Cork ships allocated bourbon to all states where direct-to-consumer spirits delivery is permitted. Delivery takes 1–7 days depending on your location, with most orders shipping within 1–2 business days. Expedited options are available at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFederal law requires an adult 21 or older to be present and sign for any spirits delivery. Allocated bourbon is shipped in protective packaging with fitted bottle protectors and corrugated boxes rated for spirits transit. Multi-bottle orders use dividers to prevent breakage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What is allocated bourbon?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Allocated bourbon refers to limited-release American whiskeys that distilleries produce in small annual quantities and distribute to retailers in fixed allocations. Because demand far exceeds supply, allocated bourbons are nearly impossible to find at retail price and typically sell out within hours of release. Examples include Pappy Van Winkle, the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection, Blanton's, Eagle Rare 17, EH Taylor, and Michter's 10 and 20 Year.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Does Wooden Cork carry Pappy Van Winkle?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Yes. Wooden Cork carries Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year, 20 Year, and 23 Year, along with Old Rip Van Winkle 10 and 12, and Van Winkle Special Reserve when available. 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Distilleries set production volumes years or decades in advance, so supply cannot increase to meet rising demand. As bourbon's popularity has grown, the gap between MSRP and secondary market price has widened — particularly for releases like Pappy Van Winkle 23 Year, William Larue Weller, and George T. Stagg.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"How long does allocated bourbon delivery take?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Allocated bourbon delivery takes 1–7 days depending on your location. Most orders ship within 1–2 business days, with closer destinations arriving in as little as 1–2 days and farther destinations taking up to 7 days. Expedited shipping is available at checkout.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Is allocated bourbon a good investment?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Some allocated bourbons have appreciated significantly in secondary market value over the past decade — particularly the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection, Pappy Van Winkle, and older Michter's releases. However, secondary market prices fluctuate based on demand, and bourbon collecting carries the same risks as any collectible market. 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When the family sold Stitzel-Weller in 1972, his son Julian Jr. continued bottling under the Old Rip Van Winkle label as a side venture, preserving the recipe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJulian Van Winkle III took over the business in 1981 at 32 years old, and spent two decades building the brand on the strength of the bourbon itself. When Buffalo Trace acquired the W.L. Weller label in 1999 and approached Julian III about a production partnership, the transition was straightforward — Buffalo Trace had been producing wheated bourbon using nearly the same recipe. As of 2002, Buffalo Trace has produced all Van Winkle bourbons using Pappy's original wheated recipe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 10 Year is bottled at 107 proof with only a small addition of Kentucky limestone water at bottling — closer to barrel proof than most standard releases — producing a bourbon of notable intensity and richness for its age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNose: Sweet vanilla, caramel, and pecan with warm oak. Palate: Rich and full — robust wheat character, dried cherry, caramel, and well-integrated oak at 107 proof. Finish: Long and warming, with smoky wheat, dried fruit, spice, and oak tannins persisting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDistillery: Buffalo Trace, Frankfort, Kentucky. Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Mashbill: Wheated bourbon recipe. Age: 10 years. Proof: 107 (53.5% ABV). Size: 750ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pappy-van-winkle\"\u003ePappy Van Winkle collection\u003c\/a\u003e at Wooden Cork, including Lot B 12 Year, Family Reserve 15, 20, and 23 Year expressions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe entry expression in the Van Winkle family of bourbons — a 10-year-aged, 107-proof wheated Kentucky straight bourbon produced at Buffalo Trace Distillery using Pappy Van Winkle's original wheated recipe. Often referred to as \"Pappy 10\" or \"ORVW 10,\" it is the most accessible age statement in the Van Winkle lineup while sharing the same foundational mashbill as the 15, 20, and 23 Year expressions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat proof is Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e107 proof (53.5% ABV) — bottled with only a small addition of Kentucky limestone water at bottling, staying close to the natural barrel proof. This gives the 10 Year more intensity and concentration than most bourbons at its age statement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eHow does Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year differ from Pappy Van Winkle 15, 20, and 23 Year?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll four expressions use the same wheated mashbill from Buffalo Trace, but the Van Winkle Family Reserve expressions (15, 20, and 23 Year) are aged significantly longer and released in smaller quantities. The 10 Year is the entry point — more widely allocated than the older expressions, bottled at 107 proof rather than the 90.4 proof of the Family Reserve tier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is the wheated mashbill?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Van Winkle bourbon recipe substitutes wheat for rye as the secondary grain after corn, producing a softer, richer profile with more caramel and dried fruit character than high-rye bourbons. The same wheated mashbill is used across the entire Van Winkle lineup as well as the W.L. Weller and William Larue Weller expressions at Buffalo Trace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIs Old Rip Van Winkle allocated?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — all Van Winkle expressions are released through Buffalo Trace's annual fall allocation. The 10 Year receives slightly broader distribution than the older Family Reserve expressions but remains limited. Wooden Cork receives regular allocations and ships nationwide with adult-signature delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The entry expression in the Van Winkle family — a 10-year-aged, 107-proof wheated Kentucky straight bourbon from Buffalo Trace using Pappy Van Winkle's original recipe. 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The extra proof gives it the backbone to stand up neat, over ice, or in a cocktail without losing its identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is far more than the everyday shot bourbon it is often relegated to, and remains a benchmark high-proof pour for Old Fashioneds and Manhattans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Corn and waxy honey with earthy rye underneath.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lean and almost leathery — not overly sweet, with firm rye spice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and strong with a spike of mint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wild Turkey, Lawrenceburg, Kentucky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50.5% (101 Proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/bourbon\"\u003ebourbon at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat proof is Wild Turkey 101?\u003c\/strong\u003e 101 proof (50.5% ABV) — higher than most everyday bourbons, giving it more body and backbone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does it taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e Lean and earthy — corn, waxy honey, and rye with a long finish and a spike of mint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow do you serve it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Neat, over ice, or in an Old Fashioned or Manhattan where the high proof holds up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What proof is Wild Turkey 101?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"101 proof (50.5% ABV) — higher than most everyday bourbons, giving it more body and backbone.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What does it taste like?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Lean and earthy — corn, waxy honey, and rye with a long finish and a spike of mint.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How do you serve it?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Neat, over ice, or in an Old Fashioned or Manhattan where the high proof holds up.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Wild Turkey","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31421833871496,"sku":"721059897501","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/1621\/5176\/products\/wild-turkey-101-bourbon.jpg?v=1699067200"},{"product_id":"wild-turkey-american-honey-bourbon","title":"Wild Turkey American Honey Bourbon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWild Turkey American Honey is a honey-infused whiskey liqueur — Wild Turkey bourbon blended with real honey for a smooth, sweet, easy-drinking spirit.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmerican Honey pairs the Wild Turkey bourbon base with natural honey, producing a balanced liqueur with honey, gentle spice, and a touch of lemon zest. 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Lee at Buffalo Trace Distillery, making it the first commercially released single barrel bourbon in American history.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlbert Bacon Blanton joined the Old Fire Copper Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky at age 16 in 1897 and eventually became its superintendent. During his tenure he identified a specific section of Warehouse H — the center-cut floors, where temperature cycling is most consistent — as ideal for producing exceptional bourbon. He reserved barrels from this section for his personal use and for dignitaries and ambassadors visiting the distillery. When Elmer T. Lee bottled the first commercial single barrel release in 1984, he drew from that same section of Warehouse H, naming the expression after Blanton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery bottle of Blanton's Original is drawn from a single barrel — no blending, no mingling — selected by hand from the center-cut of Warehouse H and bottled at 93 proof. The barrel number and warehouse are printed on each bottle, and the hand-dipped red wax seal carries one of eight stopper designs, each featuring a racehorse and jockey in a different pose. Collect all eight to spell B-L-A-N-T-O-N-S, with the horse and jockey poses depicting a complete race from gate to finish line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNose: Creamy vanilla, caramel, and butterscotch with baking spice — nutmeg, cinnamon, and clove. Palate: Sweet citrus, dried fruit, honey, and corn with a firm rye backbone and rich oak integration. Finish: Medium-long with returning corn, nutmeg, and warm spice. Bottled at 93 proof (46.5% ABV).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDistillery: Buffalo Trace, Frankfort, Kentucky. Mashbill: High-rye Mash Bill #2. Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Bottling: Single barrel, hand-selected from Warehouse H. Proof: 93 (46.5% ABV). Size: 750ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/blantons\"\u003eBlanton's collection\u003c\/a\u003e at Wooden Cork, including Blanton's Gold, Black, Straight from the Barrel, and rare Japanese market expressions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat makes Blanton's Original a single barrel bourbon?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery bottle is drawn from one individual barrel rather than a blend of multiple barrels. The specific barrel number and warehouse are printed on the label, meaning no two bottles are identical — proof, color, and subtle flavor variation exists between barrels. Blanton's Original was the first bourbon marketed this way, establishing the standard every single barrel program since has followed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is the stopper on Blanton's bourbon?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach bottle carries a hand-dipped red wax seal topped with one of eight different stopper designs — each letter of B-L-A-N-T-O-N-S with a racehorse and jockey in a different pose. Collected in order, the eight stoppers depict a complete horse race from gate to finish line. Collectors actively seek specific letters to complete the set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow does Blanton's Original differ from Blanton's Straight from the Barrel?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlanton's Original is bottled at a consistent 93 proof with the same water-addition process as most standard releases. Straight from the Barrel (SFTB) is bottled at natural cask strength — uncut and unfiltered — at whatever proof the individual barrel reached after aging, typically ranging from 120 to 140 proof. SFTB is released primarily for the Japanese market and carries significantly more intensity and barrel concentration than the Original.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhere is Blanton's bourbon made?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlanton's is produced at Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky — one of the oldest continuously operating distilleries in the United States, in operation since 1773. All Blanton's expressions — Original, Gold, Black, and Straight from the Barrel — are distilled and aged at Buffalo Trace from the same high-rye Mash Bill #2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs Blanton's an allocated bourbon?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — Blanton's Original is distributed through Buffalo Trace's allocation system, meaning quantities at any retailer are limited and determined by the distillery rather than open-market ordering. Wooden Cork receives regular allocations and ships nationwide with adult-signature delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003ePlease note: Due to Blanton's wax seal design, minor cracking or seepage may occur during transit. We will provide resolution options if this occurs and shipping protection has been purchased. Please be advised replacements\/exchanges will not be offered. 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Weller 12 Year is a wheated Kentucky straight bourbon aged a minimum of 12 years — far longer than most wheated bourbons — made at Buffalo Trace in homage to the distiller who first used wheat as a secondary grain.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter serving in the Louisville Brigade during the Mexican-American War, William Larue Weller returned to his native Kentucky and joined the family distilling business his grandfather Daniel had established in Nelson County in 1800. With a sharp palate and a keen sense for business, in 1849 Weller introduced the first bourbon to use wheat as its secondary grain in place of rye. Wheated bourbons — a style later followed by Pappy Van Winkle and Larceny — carry a softer, gentler, slightly sweeter profile than rye-based bourbons. Weller's whiskey was so popular in antebellum America that he placed a green thumbprint on his invoices and barrels as a mark of authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in homage to one of bourbon's original aristocrats, W.L. Weller 12 Year continues to be crafted from that wheated recipe and aged a minimum of 12 years. It is heavily wheated, layered, and moderately sweet, with a long, oaky, intensely smooth finish — and it earned a Double Gold Medal at the 2019 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lanolin, almond, creamed corn, and toasty vanilla, with caramel and molasses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavily wheated, layered, and moderately sweet — candied corn, ripe fruit, cocoa powder, and dried fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, oaky, and intensely smooth, with hints of mint, fruit, and vanilla.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Buffalo Trace, Frankfort, Kentucky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wheated Kentucky Straight Bourbon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimum 12 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45% (90 Proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAwards:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double Gold — 2019 San Francisco World Spirits Competition; Gold — 2019 Whiskies of the World\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/w-l-weller\"\u003eW.L. 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Weller Special Reserve is the original wheated bourbon and the accessible entry point to Buffalo Trace's celebrated Weller line — a Kentucky straight bourbon that swaps rye for wheat as the secondary grain, producing an exceptionally soft, sweet, easy-sipping 90-proof profile.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNamed for William Larue Weller, the distiller credited with pioneering the use of wheat in place of rye in straight bourbon, Weller Special Reserve carries the same wheated mashbill DNA that made the Weller and Van Winkle names famous. The wheat softens the spice that rye would bring, letting the sweeter caramel, honey, and vanilla notes lead. 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Michter's Fort Nelson Distillery, Louisville, Kentucky — the flagship everyday expression of America's first whiskey company, distilled from a sour mash of select grains, barrel entry-proofed well below the legal maximum at approximately 103 proof to preserve grain character, aged in heat-cycled warehouses that extend bourbon expansion beyond natural seasons, and bottled at 45.7% ABV — camphor and concentrated sweetness on the nose with corn, wood smoke, and rye underpinning, and a long finish of wood and sweet maple syrup.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMichter's production philosophy centers on a single commitment: quality over volume. Barrel entry proof is kept lower than the legal maximum — the distillery believes higher entry proof extracts less flavor from the grain and more from the wood, creating a whiskey that tastes of barrel rather than distillate. The heat-cycling of Michter's aging warehouses artificially warms them in late fall, extending the period of bourbon expansion into the wood beyond what Kentucky's natural seasonal cycle provides. Every batch is vetted by Master Distiller Dan McKee and Master of Maturation Andrea Wilson before release.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe US*1 designation indicates the single barrel program that runs across all of Michter's core expressions — Bourbon, American Whiskey, Sour Mash, and Rye — each produced as individual barrels rather than large blended batches, ensuring a specific character and accountability that mass production cannot match. 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Most significantly, Taylor championed the Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897 — the federal standard that guaranteed single-distillery, single-season production and 100-proof bottling — to protect bourbon's integrity against adulterated spirits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe E.H. Taylor Single Barrel honors that legacy directly. Each release is drawn from a single barrel hand-selected from Warehouse C, bottled at exactly 100 proof under the Bottled-in-Bond standard Taylor fought to establish. The classic label design replicates Taylor's original bottle aesthetic from over a century ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNose: Lightly toasted oak, dried figs, and butterscotch with warm caramel. Palate: Sweetness balanced with tobacco, dark spices, and well-integrated oak at 100 proof. Finish: Long and satisfying — spice and oak tapering into a clean, dry close. Wine Enthusiast rating: 94.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDistillery: Buffalo Trace, Frankfort, Kentucky. Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Designation: Bottled in Bond. Bottling: Single barrel, Warehouse C. Proof: 100 (50% ABV). Size: 750ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bottled-in-bond\"\u003eBottled in Bond collection\u003c\/a\u003e at Wooden Cork, including E.H. Taylor Small Batch, Barrel Proof, and Straight Rye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is Colonel E.H. Taylor Single Barrel?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Bottled-in-Bond Kentucky straight bourbon from Buffalo Trace — 100 proof, single barrel, aged in Warehouse C which Colonel Taylor built in 1881. Part of the E.H. Taylor Jr. lineup honoring the bourbon industry pioneer who championed the Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat does Bottled in Bond mean for E.H. Taylor?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottled in Bond requires single-distillery, single-season production, minimum four years aging in a federally bonded warehouse, and bottling at exactly 100 proof. Colonel Taylor fought for this standard in 1897 to protect bourbon from adulteration. The E.H. Taylor lineup uses this designation as a direct tribute to his legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is Warehouse C?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most celebrated aging warehouses at Buffalo Trace Distillery — built by Colonel E.H. Taylor himself in 1881. The warehouse's age, construction, and position on the distillery grounds create specific aging conditions that Buffalo Trace has found consistently produce exceptional barrels. Many of the barrels selected for E.H. Taylor Single Barrel are aged here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eHow does E.H. Taylor Single Barrel compare to Small Batch?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth are Bottled-in-Bond at 100 proof from Buffalo Trace. Small Batch blends select barrels for a consistent house profile — caramel corn sweetness, butterscotch, and light spice. Single Barrel draws from one specific barrel for a more individualized expression — toasted oak, dried figs, and dark spice with greater barrel-specific variation between releases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is Colonel E.H. Taylor Single Barrel?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"A Bottled-in-Bond Kentucky straight bourbon from Buffalo Trace — 100 proof, single barrel, aged in Warehouse C built by Colonel Taylor in 1881. 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An ancient Aztec grain — once called the \"food of the gods\" — used as the flavoring grain in a Buffalo Trace bourbon for the first time.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eColonel Edmund Haynes Taylor Jr. is known as the father of the modern bourbon industry — the man who pioneered copper fermentation tanks, championed the Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897, and set quality standards that shaped American whiskey for generations. The E.H. Taylor line honors that spirit of innovation with releases that push beyond convention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmaranth is the most ambitious of them. Amaranth is an ancient grain revered by the Aztecs as a sacred food — banned by Spanish conquistadors specifically because of its ceremonial importance, then largely forgotten in the Western world for centuries. Buffalo Trace introduced it as the flavoring grain in this expression, replacing the conventional rye or wheat in the mashbill with something genuinely unprecedented in American whiskey. The result is a bourbon unlike anything else in the category: butterscotch, spearmint, pecans, and dark berries on a full-bodied, distinctly different grain foundation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich amber with a warm copper glow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Butterscotch, spearmint, baking spice, and a subtle nuttiness. Immediately distinctive from any standard bourbon profile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-bodied and complex — pecans, dark berries, vanilla, and a warm grain sweetness that reads nothing like rye or wheat. The amaranth contribution is unmistakable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and layered — dark fruit, baking spice, and a lingering nutty warmth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the E.H. Taylor Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Colonel E.H. Taylor Jr. Collection is produced at Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky — the same site where Taylor himself operated in the 19th century. Each release in the collection honors Taylor's legacy of innovation: Small Batch, Single Barrel, Barrel Proof, Straight Rye, and special experimental releases like Amaranth. All are bottled in Taylor's iconic cylinder and tube packaging, modeled after the original designs he used during his lifetime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Buffalo Trace, Frankfort, Kentucky\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavoring Grain:\u003c\/strong\u003e Amaranth\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Iconic cylinder and tube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/colonel-e-h-taylor\"\u003eColonel E.H. 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Amaranth produces a nutty, slightly sweet, and distinctly different grain character — butterscotch, spearmint, and dark berry notes that don't appear in conventional bourbon profiles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWho was Colonel E.H. Taylor Jr.?\u003c\/strong\u003e Colonel Edmund Haynes Taylor Jr. is widely considered the father of the modern bourbon industry. He purchased and rebuilt the distillery that became Buffalo Trace, introduced sanitary copper fermentation tanks, and championed the landmark Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897 — which established legal standards for bourbon quality that still exist today.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs E.H. Taylor Amaranth a limited release?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Like most E.H. Taylor special releases, Amaranth was produced in limited quantities and is not a standard ongoing expression. 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Michter's Fort Nelson Distillery, Louisville, Kentucky — one of Michter's most limited production items, continuing the legacy of America's oldest whiskey variety from America's first whiskey company, released only when Master Distiller Dan McKee determines that available 10-year rye barrels have reached the quality standard the expression demands — a decade of aging applied to Michter's grain-sheared rye program, producing a rye of complexity and depth well beyond the US*1 expression.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLike the 10 Year Bourbon, the 10 Year Rye is not an annual guaranteed release. Michter's produces it only when barrels meeting the decade-aged quality threshold are available and approved. The first modern re-release came in April 2014 after a nearly three-year absence from the market — a gap that reflected both the supply constraints of a genuine 10-year aging commitment and Michter's refusal to release below standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 10 years, straight rye whiskey has developed a richness and structural complexity that the US*1's everyday expression cannot match. The rye grain's natural spice, pepper, and dried fruit character — already prominent in the younger expression — has been deepened by a decade of Kentucky barrel cycling into something more rounded, more integrated, and more profound. Each bottle is a single barrel, meaning no two barrels are identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rye spice and dried fruit deepened by 10 years of barrel aging — more concentrated and complex than the US*1 expression, with oak integration that the younger rye cannot achieve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich and full-bodied — the rye's natural pepper and grain character integrated with 10 years of American oak extraction. 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It has had multi-year gaps between releases, including a nearly three-year absence before the 2014 re-release. Significantly rarer than the 10 Year Bourbon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the 10 Year Rye compare to the US*1 Rye?\u003c\/strong\u003e The US*1 is the accessible everyday single barrel rye. The 10 Year adds a full decade of aging, producing dramatically more concentrated spice, deeper dried fruit, greater oak integration, and a longer, more complex finish. A fundamental step up in every dimension.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs aged rye harder to produce than aged bourbon?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — rye grain's high protein content makes extended aging more challenging than corn-dominant bourbon mash bills. The wood interaction is more aggressive at high rye content, meaning fewer barrels survive a decade in peak condition. 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Weller Antique 107 is a 107-proof wheated Kentucky straight bourbon from Buffalo Trace — the highest-proof expression in the standard Weller lineup and the one most sought after by collectors who want the full intensity of the wheated mashbill without moving to William Larue Weller.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLike all Weller expressions, the Antique 107 uses the wheated bourbon recipe that William Larue Weller pioneered in the 19th century — substituting wheat for rye as the secondary grain after corn, producing a softer, richer character than high-rye bourbons at the same proof. At 107 proof with no age statement, the Antique 107 delivers concentrated caramel, dried fruit, and vanilla with genuine intensity, without the heat that typically accompanies a high-rye bourbon at similar proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOWA — the common collector abbreviation — is among the most allocated expressions in the Weller lineup alongside Weller 12 Year and Full Proof. 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Aged no less than 15 years in new charred oak at Buffalo Trace's Frankfort, Kentucky distillery, this is bourbon at its most uncompromising.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2019 received a 5-star Highest Recommendation from F. Paul Pacult's Spirit Journal and a 96.5 from Jim Murray's Whisky Bible. At this proof and age, a few drops of water is the move — it opens the nose considerably and softens the entry without losing any of the depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, dark amber with exceptional legs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lush toffee, dark chocolate, vanilla, fudge, and molasses. Dense and layered.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-throttle — dark berries, dates, tobacco, nougat, spearmint, and a hint of coffee. 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Each batch is numbered; Batch 14 represents a specific selection from Buffalo Trace’s warehouse inventory meeting the Barrel Proof quality threshold.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Buffalo Trace, Frankfort, Kentucky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Barrel Proof, Uncut, Unfiltered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof:\u003c\/strong\u003e 125+ (natural barrel proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBatch:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/colonel-e-h-taylor\"\u003eE.H. Taylor at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWho was Colonel E.H. Taylor Jr.?\u003c\/strong\u003e Edmund Haynes Taylor Jr. built the distillery now known as Buffalo Trace in the 1870s, pioneered scientific barrel maturation with temperature-controlled warehouses, and was the driving force behind the Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897 — the first federal quality standard for American whiskey.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Bottled-in-Bond mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e Under the 1897 Act Taylor championed: the whiskey must be the product of one distillery, one distilling season, aged minimum 4 years in a federally bonded warehouse, and bottled at exactly 100 proof. 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The recipe passed through three generations before Julian Van Winkle III partnered with Buffalo Trace Distillery in 2002, where all Van Winkle bourbons have been produced since using Pappy's original wheated formula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt 20 years, the wheated mashbill has reached a point of extraordinary integration. The lower bottling proof of 90.4 — compared to 107 proof for the 15 Year — reflects the natural evolution of the spirit: two decades of aging have softened and concentrated the bourbon to the point where the full proof doesn't need to lead. The result is a bourbon of oiled leather, dark fruit, tobacco, and subtle smoke that collectors and enthusiasts consistently rank among the finest American whiskeys produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStitzel-Weller Era Bottlings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamily Reserve 20 Year bottlings from approximately 2006 through 2013 were produced using Stitzel-Weller distillate — whiskey distilled at the original Louisville plant before the 2002 transition to Buffalo Trace production. These vintage bottlings are among the most collectible expressions in the Van Winkle catalog. Wooden Cork carries a rotating selection of Stitzel-Weller era bottles when available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNose: Deep amber with rich leather, smoke, dried dark fruit, minerals, and subtle coffee. Palate: Full-bodied and seamless — oiled leather, dark cherry, tobacco, caramel, and perfectly integrated oak at 90.4 proof. Finish: Extraordinarily long — warm, complex, and evolving with floral honey and charred barrel notes that sustain for minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDistillery: Buffalo Trace, Frankfort, Kentucky. Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Mashbill: Wheated bourbon recipe. Age: 20 years. Proof: 90.4 (45.2% ABV). Size: 750ml. Release: Annual fall allocation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse the complete \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pappy-van-winkle\"\u003ePappy Van Winkle collection\u003c\/a\u003e at Wooden Cork, including Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year, Lot B 12 Year, Family Reserve 15 Year, and Family Reserve 23 Year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve 20 Year?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 20-year-aged, 90.4-proof wheated Kentucky straight bourbon from Buffalo Trace Distillery — widely regarded as the most balanced expression in the Van Winkle lineup. Two decades of barrel aging on the wheated mashbill produce a bourbon of extraordinary depth, with leather, dark fruit, tobacco, and smoke fully integrated into a seamless profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy is the 20 Year bottled at lower proof than the 15 Year?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 20 Year is bottled at 90.4 proof compared to 107 proof for the 15 Year. After two decades of aging, the wheated mashbill has developed enough natural concentration and complexity that a lower bottling proof allows the full range of flavors to express themselves without the heat of a higher proof competing. The 15 Year benefits from its intensity; the 20 Year benefits from its restraint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eHow does the 20 Year compare to the 23 Year?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth are 90.4 proof wheated bourbons from the same Buffalo Trace mashbill. The 20 Year is widely cited for its balance — the oak is fully integrated without dominating. 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Produced using the same wheated mashbill Pappy Van Winkle Sr. developed at Stitzel-Weller Distillery, now made at Buffalo Trace under the stewardship of Julian Van Winkle III.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eHow does the 15 Year differ from the 20 and 23 Year?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll three are wheated bourbons from the same Buffalo Trace mashbill, but the 20 and 23 Year expressions are aged significantly longer and bottled at 90.4 proof rather than the 15 Year's 107 proof. The 15 Year has more intensity and heat from the higher proof; the 20 and 23 Year are softer and more integrated from the extended aging and lower bottling proof. All three are released annually in limited quantities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is a Stitzel-Weller era Pappy 15?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottlings from approximately 2002–2009 used distillate produced at the original Stitzel-Weller Distillery in Louisville before the 2002 transition to Buffalo Trace production. 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Uncut. Unfiltered. The 2017 William Larue Weller is the wheated bourbon counterpart to George T. Stagg — and one of the most sought-after releases in the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWilliam Larue Weller is one of five annual releases in the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection — and the only wheated bourbon in the group. Where George T. Stagg uses a high-rye mashbill and delivers bold spice and power, Weller substitutes wheat for rye, producing a dramatically different character: softer, rounder, with more pronounced fruit and caramel even at cask strength. At 10 to 14 years of age and 128.2 proof, the 2017 delivers all of that character completely unfiltered and undiluted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2017 release is particularly notable for having emerged from prime barrel positions in Buffalo Trace's warehouses — the specific locations selected for maximum flavor development. 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Weller Full Proof is a wheated Kentucky straight bourbon from Buffalo Trace, bottled at 114 proof — the same proof the spirit was when it entered the barrel — and non-chill filtered to preserve the naturally occurring oils and flavors developed during distillation and aging.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWilliam Larue Weller developed his original bourbon recipe using wheat rather than rye as the secondary grain, the choice that made wheated bourbon legendary and that still defines the Weller line today. Full Proof honors that legacy at barrel-entry strength: bottling at 114 proof with no dilution preserves the full concentration of flavor, while skipping chill filtration keeps the residual oils intact (which can make the bourbon appear cloudy at cold temperatures — a sign the character has been left untouched). 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The six-recipe selection emphasizes the fruit and spice character of the house style while the six-year minimum maturation ensures genuine oak development. 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Single Barrel is one recipe from one barrel at 100 proof — most specific and variable. Small Batch Select blends six recipes at 104 proof, non-chill filtered — the premium middle ground between Small Batch's approachability and Single Barrel's intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How does Small Batch Select compare to Small Batch and Single Barrel?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Small Batch blends 4 recipes at 90 proof — approachable and accessible. Single Barrel is 1 recipe from 1 barrel at 100 proof — most specific and variable. 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