{"product_id":"william-larue-weller-2023","title":"William Larue Weller 2023 133.6 Proof","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e133.6 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eWilliam 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.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very deep amber with the concentration of cask-strength wheated bourbon.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich caramel, vanilla, and the wheat mashbill's characteristic sweetness at full 133.6 proof intensity.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Powerful and full — the wheated grain's softness paradoxically amplified by cask strength, producing rich caramel and warm spice.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extraordinarily long — the BTAC hallmark of a finish that evolves.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Buffalo Trace, Frankfort, Kentucky\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wheated Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–14 years\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eProof:\u003c\/strong\u003e 133.6 (66.8% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBottling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uncut, unfiltered\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRelease:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2023 BTAC Annual Release\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003eExplore the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/william-larue-weller\"\u003eWilliam Larue Weller collection\u003c\/a\u003e or browse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/bourbon\"\u003ebourbon at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat connects WLW to Pappy Van Winkle?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHow does 2023 at 133.6 compare to 2022 and 2015?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIs the 2023 WLW still available?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — the most recent BTAC WLW vintage. BTAC releases are strictly limited and not restocked.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e {   \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",   \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",   \"mainEntity\": [     { \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What connects WLW to Pappy Van Winkle?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Both use the wheat-substituted recipe from 1849. WLW at cask strength is the most concentrated expression of the same recipe behind Pappy Van Winkle.\" } },     { \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How does 2023 at 133.6 compare to 2022 and 2015?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Each reflects a different barrel selection at natural proof. At 133.6 the 2023 is among the higher-proof WLW releases in recent years.\" } },     { \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Is the 2023 WLW still available?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Yes \\u2014 the most recent BTAC WLW vintage. Strictly limited and not restocked.\" } }   ] } \u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"William Larue Weller","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49128327512316,"sku":"23-088004025953","price":1614.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/6605\/2348\/files\/william-larue-weller-2021_9e16bb00-03b8-4b7e-913a-8e5f287614d2.jpg?v=1779559621","url":"https:\/\/thebourbonvaulthq.com\/products\/william-larue-weller-2023","provider":"THE BOURBONVAULT HQ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}