{"product_id":"william-larue-weller-2024","title":"William Larue Weller 2024 125.8 Proof","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e125.8 proof. Uncut. Unfiltered. William Larue Weller 2024 — the most recent annual BTAC release of the wheated bourbon expression, delivering the same mashbill as Pappy Van Winkle at natural cask strength.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe 2024 at 125.8 proof reflects the specific barrels selected for that year's WLW BTAC component. WLW proof varies annually by barrel selection — the 2023 was 133.6 proof, the 2022 was higher still, and the 2024 at 125.8 is slightly lower than recent vintages while still firmly in barrel-strength territory. The lower proof reflects different barrels' natural concentration, not any dilution.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAll five 2024 BTAC expressions are currently available in the Wooden Cork catalog (GTS 136.1, WLW 125.8, Eagle Rare 17 Year, Sazerac 18 Year) — making it possible to acquire the most recent complete BTAC annual collection from a single source.\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 wheat mashbill sweetness at 125.8 proof intensity.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Powerful and full — the wheat grain's natural softness at cask strength, producing rich caramel-forward complexity with 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 125.8 (62.9% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBottling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uncut, unfiltered\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRelease:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2024 BTAC Annual Release — most recent vintage\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\u003eHow does 2024 at 125.8 compare to the 2023 (133.6) and 2022?\u003c\/strong\u003e The 2023 was 133.6 proof and the 2022 was among the higher-proof WLW releases. At 125.8, the 2024 is notably lower — reflecting a different barrel selection's natural concentration rather than dilution. All three vintages (2022, 2023, 2024) are currently available in the Wooden Cork WLW collection.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDoes lower proof mean lower quality?\u003c\/strong\u003e No — WLW is bottled at natural barrel proof, and proof reflects specific barrels' natural concentration. The 2024's 125.8 proof delivers the full wheated character at that barrel's natural concentration — different from the 2023's intensity but equally uncompromised.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIs the 2024 WLW still available?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — the most recent BTAC WLW vintage.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e {   \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",   \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",   \"mainEntity\": [     { \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How does 2024 at 125.8 compare to 2023 (133.6)?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"The 2023 was 133.6 proof. At 125.8 the 2024 is notably lower \\u2014 reflecting different barrels' natural concentration, not dilution. 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