Buffalo Trace Distillery tells BourbonBlog.com they are releasing Weller 18 Year Old Bourbon Whiskey, marking the oldest wheat bourbon ever introduced under the Weller label.
Bottled at 90 proof, this ultra-aged Kentucky straight wheat whiskey exemplifies the elegance and aging potential of W.L. Weller’s original wheated mashbill.
“Weller 18 Year Old is the culmination of curiosity, tradition and time,” said Harlen Wheatley, Master Distiller tells BourbonBlog.com. “The softness of the wheat has evolved into something rich and wonderfully expressive.”
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Buffalo Trace has also unveiled today Weller Millennium Second Edition, a $7,500 ultra-aged blend of 19–24 year wheated whiskeys from 2001, 2003, and 2006, full story here.
Availability & Price
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MSRP: $499
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Availability: Starting July 2025 via Global Travel Retail
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Initial rollout at LAX, JFK, and London Heathrow airports
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About This Whiskey
Weller 18 offers a delicate yet mature character shaped over nearly two decades in charred oak. Its aged wheat-forward mashbill reveals new dimensions rarely explored at this proof and age.
Tasting Notes According to Buffalo Trace:
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Nose: Subtle aged fruits, refined tobacco
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Palate: Crisp green pear, warm baking spices
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Finish: Long, graceful, and balanced
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Presentation
Each bottle is housed in a 700ml handcrafted crystal decanter, topped with a custom crystal stopper etched with W.L. Weller’s “W” seal. While similar in design to Weller Millennium,
Weller 18 does not include a display case, reinforcing its focus on purity and maturity.
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