The Story
125.8 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.
The 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.
All 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.
Tasting Notes
- Appearance: Very deep amber with the concentration of cask-strength wheated bourbon.
- Nose: Rich caramel, vanilla, and wheat mashbill sweetness at 125.8 proof intensity.
- Palate: Powerful and full — the wheat grain's natural softness at cask strength, producing rich caramel-forward complexity with warm spice.
- Finish: Extraordinarily long — the BTAC hallmark of a finish that evolves.
Specs
- Distillery: Buffalo Trace, Frankfort, Kentucky
- Style: Wheated Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
- Age: 10–14 years
- Proof: 125.8 (62.9% ABV)
- Bottling: Uncut, unfiltered
- Release: 2024 BTAC Annual Release — most recent vintage
- Size: 750ml
Explore the full William Larue Weller collection or browse all bourbon at Wooden Cork.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How does 2024 at 125.8 compare to the 2023 (133.6) and 2022? 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.
- Does lower proof mean lower quality? 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.
- Is the 2024 WLW still available? Yes — the most recent BTAC WLW vintage.
Description
125.8 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.
The 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.
All 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.
Tasting Notes
- Appearance: Very deep amber with the concentration of cask-strength wheated bourbon.
- Nose: Rich caramel, vanilla, and wheat mashbill sweetness at 125.8 proof intensity.
- Palate: Powerful and full — the wheat grain's natural softness at cask strength, producing rich caramel-forward complexity with warm spice.
- Finish: Extraordinarily long — the BTAC hallmark of a finish that evolves.
Specs
- Distillery: Buffalo Trace, Frankfort, Kentucky
- Style: Wheated Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
- Age: 10–14 years
- Proof: 125.8 (62.9% ABV)
- Bottling: Uncut, unfiltered
- Release: 2024 BTAC Annual Release — most recent vintage
- Size: 750ml
Explore the full William Larue Weller collection or browse all bourbon at Wooden Cork.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How does 2024 at 125.8 compare to the 2023 (133.6) and 2022? 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.
- Does lower proof mean lower quality? 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.
- Is the 2024 WLW still available? Yes — the most recent BTAC WLW vintage.
