Bourbon Review · Weller
W.L. Weller Single Barrel
Single Barrel Wheated Kentucky Straight Bourbon · 94 Proof
⚑ Placeholder review — tasting notes to be updated after the pour.
The Story
Weller Single Barrel is the top of the standard Weller lineup — a single barrel expression that showcases what individual barrel variation looks like on the wheated mashbill. Each bottle comes from one barrel, bottled at 94 proof, and the character can shift meaningfully between selections. Store picks of Weller Single Barrel are among the most coveted shelf picks in the bourbon world, and for good reason: a well-selected barrel at this proof level is an extraordinary pour. If you see a store pick, pay attention to the barrel number and the selector's track record.
Nose, Palate & Finish
Nose
More expressive and individualistic than the standard lineup — the single barrel nature means you'll find notes the blended expressions don't have. Concentrated caramel, honeysuckle, vanilla, and toasted oak. Some barrels lean fruity, others more oak-forward. Always interesting.
Palate
Full and well-structured at 94 proof. The wheat softness is present throughout, giving the bourbon a smoothness that higher-rye bourbons at the same proof don't have. Vanilla, caramel, dried fruit, and an oak backbone that varies by barrel but consistently integrates well. A bourbon that rewards close attention.
Finish
Medium-long with lingering sweetness and oak. The single barrel character means the finish is more distinctive than the blended expressions — some barrels finish with more spice, others with more fruit. Worth comparing across selections.