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121.9 proof. 12 years. Uncut. Unfiltered. William Larue Weller 2005 — the second-oldest WLW vintage in the Wooden Cork BTAC collection, now over two decades from its original fall allocation.
The 2005 WLW is a 12-year expression — slightly younger than the 2006's extraordinary 15-year statement but at a more moderate proof (121.9 vs 129.9). Both are among the oldest WLW vintages available through any specialty retailer and represent the wheated BTAC program at a time when pre-allocation era access still existed for the Buffalo Trace wheated mashbill.
Specs
- Distillery: Buffalo Trace, Frankfort, Kentucky
- Age: 12 years
- Proof: 121.9 (60.95% ABV)
- Bottling: Uncut, unfiltered
- Release: 2005 BTAC Annual Release
- Size: 750ml
Explore the full William Larue Weller collection or browse all bourbon at Wooden Cork.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How does 2005 compare to 2006 in the WLW vintage collection? The 2006 is 15 years (oldest age-statement in the collection) at 129.9 proof. The 2005 is 12 years at 121.9 proof. The 2006 is the more age-forward; the 2005 is slightly more approachable at lower proof while still extraordinary.
- Is the 2005 WLW still available? Yes — one bottle, over two decades from primary distribution.
Description
121.9 proof. 12 years. Uncut. Unfiltered. William Larue Weller 2005 — the second-oldest WLW vintage in the Wooden Cork BTAC collection, now over two decades from its original fall allocation.
The 2005 WLW is a 12-year expression — slightly younger than the 2006's extraordinary 15-year statement but at a more moderate proof (121.9 vs 129.9). Both are among the oldest WLW vintages available through any specialty retailer and represent the wheated BTAC program at a time when pre-allocation era access still existed for the Buffalo Trace wheated mashbill.
Specs
- Distillery: Buffalo Trace, Frankfort, Kentucky
- Age: 12 years
- Proof: 121.9 (60.95% ABV)
- Bottling: Uncut, unfiltered
- Release: 2005 BTAC Annual Release
- Size: 750ml
Explore the full William Larue Weller collection or browse all bourbon at Wooden Cork.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How does 2005 compare to 2006 in the WLW vintage collection? The 2006 is 15 years (oldest age-statement in the collection) at 129.9 proof. The 2005 is 12 years at 121.9 proof. The 2006 is the more age-forward; the 2005 is slightly more approachable at lower proof while still extraordinary.
- Is the 2005 WLW still available? Yes — one bottle, over two decades from primary distribution.
