Overview
Weller is Buffalo Trace Distillery’s major wheated bourbon brand. Produced in Frankfort, Kentucky, the Weller lineup is known for using wheat instead of rye as the secondary grain in the bourbon recipe, creating a softer and often rounder profile than many rye-recipe bourbons.
Weller has become one of the most in-demand bourbon families in the Sazerac portfolio. Its connection to Buffalo Trace’s wheated bourbon program has made it especially popular with collectors and enthusiasts.
Brand History
The Weller brand honors William Larue Weller, a nineteenth-century whiskey figure often associated with wheated bourbon history. The brand’s reputation grew sharply during the modern bourbon boom as drinkers sought wheated Buffalo Trace bourbon at a range of proofs and ages.
Today, Weller includes several expressions that appeal to different audiences, from the lower-proof Special Reserve to higher-proof and limited releases such as Antique 107, Full Proof, C.Y.P.B., and Single Barrel.
Who Owns the Brand?
Weller is owned by Sazerac Company as part of the Buffalo Trace Distillery portfolio.
Producing Distillery
Weller is produced at Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky.
Core Products
Major Weller expressions include Weller Special Reserve, Weller Antique 107, Weller 12 Year, Weller Full Proof, Weller C.Y.P.B., Weller Single Barrel, and William Larue Weller in the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection.
Limited Releases
Several Weller expressions are limited or allocated, especially Weller 12 Year, Full Proof, C.Y.P.B., Single Barrel, and William Larue Weller. Availability varies significantly by market.
Mash Bill and Production Notes
Weller is a wheated bourbon brand, meaning wheat is used as the secondary grain after corn instead of rye. Buffalo Trace does not publicly disclose exact mash bill percentages, so specific recipe numbers should not be stated unless officially confirmed.
Availability
Weller availability varies widely. Special Reserve is more common than many other Weller expressions but may still be allocated in some markets. Limited releases can be difficult to find at suggested retail price.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who makes Weller Bourbon?
Weller is made at Buffalo Trace Distillery.
Is Weller a wheated bourbon?
Yes. Weller is Buffalo Trace’s major wheated bourbon brand.
Who owns Weller?
Sazerac Company owns Weller.
Why is Weller hard to find?
Demand for Buffalo Trace wheated bourbon is high, and many Weller expressions are allocated.