William Larue Weller 2023 133.6 Proof

133.6 proof. Uncut. Unfiltered. William Larue Weller 2023 — the most recent annual BTAC release of the wheated bourbon expression, delivering the same mashbill as Pappy Van Winkle at its most concentrated and powerful.

William Larue Weller introduced the wheat-substituted bourbon recipe in 1849. Buffalo Trace uses this same wheated mashbill for both the Weller lineup and the Van Winkle bourbons. WLW BTAC is the most concentrated expression of this foundational recipe — uncut and unfiltered at natural cask strength. The 2023 at 133.6 proof delivers the full wheated character at one of the series' higher proof points.

Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Very deep amber with the concentration of cask-strength wheated bourbon.
• Nose: Rich caramel, vanilla, and the wheat mashbill's characteristic sweetness at full 133.6 proof intensity.
• Palate: Powerful and full — the wheated grain's softness paradoxically amplified by cask strength, producing rich caramel and warm spice.
• Finish: Extraordinarily long — the BTAC hallmark of a finish that evolves.

Specs

• Distillery: Buffalo Trace, Frankfort, Kentucky
• Style: Wheated Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
• Age: 10–14 years
• Proof: 133.6 (66.8% ABV)
• Bottling: Uncut, unfiltered
• Release: 2023 BTAC Annual Release
• Size: 750ml

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Frequently Asked Questions

• What connects WLW to Pappy Van Winkle? Both use the wheat-substituted recipe introduced in 1849. WLW at cask strength is the most concentrated expression of the same recipe behind Pappy Van Winkle.
• How does 2023 at 133.6 compare to 2022 and 2015? The 2022 and 2015 each reflected different barrel selections at their specific natural proofs. The 2023 at 133.6 is among the higher-proof WLW releases in recent years.
• Is the 2023 WLW still available? Yes — the most recent BTAC WLW vintage. BTAC releases are strictly limited and not restocked.