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Review and tasting notes for William Larue Weller (2020).
Is 2021's William Larue Weller another showstopper? Review and tasting notes for William Larue Weller (2021).
This year’s William Larue Weller release is consistent with last year’s, maintaining a high level of quality without venturing into new territory. Review and tasting notes for William Larue Weller (2022).
What surprises does Buffalo Trace have in store for whiskey drinkers this year?
Another great showing by the king of wheated bourbons, but is it enough to continue its reign? Review and tasting notes for William Larue Weller (2023).
A barrel proof wheater that drinks hotter than its proof, 2024’s William Larue Weller still manages to maintain balance and offer an array of flavors that work amazingly well together. Review and tasting notes for William Larue Weller (2024).
Review and tasting notes for William Larue Weller 2013 Release.
Review and tasting notes for William Larue Weller 2014 Release.
Celebrating 25 years of Weller at Buffalo Trace Distillery, William Larue Weller is the focus of this year's Buffalo Trace Antique Collection.
A more subdued whiskey than years past, this year’s edition of William Larue Weller delivers a pleasing sip, but one that leaves you wanting a bit more. Review and tasting notes for William Larue Weller (2025).
Review and tasting notes for Weller Full Proof (2020).
This fall, Buffalo Trace Distillery celebrates the 25th release of the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection with its first new addition in nearly two decades: Colonel E.H. Taylor Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon. What other surprises does Buffalo Trace have in store for whiskey drinkers this year?
Colonel E.H. Taylor’s legacy of craftsmanship and innovation finds a permanent home within Buffalo Trace’s most coveted collection.
All of the release and bottle info you need to know about of the 2020 release of Buffalo Trace Antique Collection.
Buffalo Trace Distillery is releasing its 2020 Antique Collection of whiskeys (BTAC). The highly regarded collection will once again feature five limited-release whiskeys of various ages, recipes and proofs.
Buffalo Trace Distillery announces its Antique Collection for the fall 2023 season: George T. Stagg Bourbon, Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye Whiskey, Sazerac Rye 18-Year-Old Whiskey, William Larue Weller Bourbon, and a milestone for this year, the oldest Eagle Rare 17-Year-Old Bourbon in the collection’s history.
The Weller brand is one of the most universally loved collections in all of bourbon. For this face off, we'll directly compare and contrast each of the offerings’ nose, palate and finish with the others and hope to discover each brands distinctions.
All of the release and bottle info you need to know about of the 2021 release of Buffalo Trace Antique Collection.
George T. Stagg Returns to the Lineup and Showing Up Strong at 138.7 proof!
Buffalo Trace Distillery will release its Buffalo Trace Antique Collection (BTAC) this fall, an ensemble of whiskies of various ages and proofs, ranging from uncut and unfiltered whiskey to whiskies as old as 17 and 18 years. But this year, the lineup is missing George T. Stagg, the uncut, unfiltered 15-year-old whiskey.
What surprises does Buffalo Trace have in store for whiskey drinkers this year?
Weller 12 Year might be a straightforward bourbon with little frills, yet it does so with a high level of perfection. Review and tasting notes for Weller 12 Year (2021).
Foursquare Rum dominates this rich, punchy blend of rum and rye finished in an ex-William Larue Weller barrel. Review and tasting notes for Fortuitous Union Batch 002: Finished in a William Larue Weller Cask.
What surprises does Buffalo Trace have in store for whiskey drinkers this year?
It’s that time of the year – changing leaves, cooler nights and the release of Buffalo Trace Distillery’s annual 2019Antique Collection of whiskeys. The much anticipated collection will once again feature five limited-release whiskeys of various ages, recipes and proofs. Here’s what fans can expect.
2014 has come to an end. We reflect on our Favorite Whiskeys of 2014.
Grand prizes include Pappy Vertical, BTAC William LaRue Weller, Weller "Rainbow" set.
Weller Full Proof 2022 offers a consistent, balanced, high octane Weller flavor profile, but as more bourbons are continually released finds a harder time distinguishing itself in the marketplace. Review and tasting notes for Weller Full Proof (2022).
The latest edition of the Daniel Weller line explores how one of the world’s oldest wheat strains shapes the flavor of “The Original Wheated Bourbon”.
Weller Single Barrel offering is the latest addition in the storied Weller bourbon line from Buffalo Trace Distillery. Bottled at 97 proof, the Weller Single Barrel will be an annual release, starting this Summer.
Everything you wanted to know about the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection.
Everything you wanted to know about the 2018 release of Buffalo Trace Antique Collection (BTAC).
Review and tasting notes for Weller Special Reserve (2020).
Buffalo Trace Distillery Releases Latest Edition of Stagg Jr. 128.4 Proof - Release is 13th Since Series Started in 2013.
Review and tasting notes for Larceny Barrel Proof (Batch A121).
Buffalo Trace Distillery announces the launch of Daniel Weller: an experimental line exploring the impact of different strains of wheat on its storied bourbons, inspired by and named after the trailblazer of the Weller family.
Gimmick whiskeys fuel innovation and are the most interesting things going on in the bourbon industry right now.
Review and tasting notes for the 2013 Buffalo Trace Antique Collection (BTAC).
