William Larue Weller 2008 125.3 Proof

125.3 proof. Uncut. Unfiltered. William Larue Weller 2008 — the 2008 vintage of the BTAC wheated bourbon, now over 15 years from its original fall allocation and filling the 2008 gap in the current Wooden Cork WLW deep-vintage collection.

The 2008 WLW at 125.3 proof is in the mid-range of the deep-vintage proof spectrum — above the 2007 (117.9) and 2010 (126.6) and below the 2013 (136.2). Two bottles in current stock make it the most available of the deep-vintage WLW expressions in the current Wooden Cork collection.

The complete Wooden Cork WLW vertical now spans 2005 (121.9/12yr), 2006 (129.9/15yr — oldest age-statement), 2007 (117.9/10yr), 2008 (125.3), 2010 (126.6/12yr), 2013 (136.2/12yr), 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023 (133.6), and 2024 (125.8) — one of the most comprehensive WLW verticals available from any single specialty retailer.

Specs

• Distillery: Buffalo Trace, Frankfort, Kentucky
• Style: Wheated Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
• Proof: 125.3 (62.65% ABV)
• Bottling: Uncut, unfiltered
• Release: 2008 BTAC Annual Release
• Size: 750ml

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Frequently Asked Questions

• How does the 2008 fit in the full WLW proof spectrum? At 125.3, the 2008 fits between 2007 (117.9) and 2010 (126.6) in the deep-vintage tier. The full vintage collection now: 2007 (117.9) → 2005 (121.9) → 2008 (125.3) → 2010 (126.6) → 2006 (129.9) → 2013 (136.2).
• Is the 2008 WLW still available? Yes — two bottles, over 15 years from primary distribution.