One of the most coveted bottles in American whiskey — William Larue Weller 2025 Edition is the uncut, unfiltered flagship of Buffalo Trace's legendary Antique Collection. A wheated bourbon of extraordinary age and complexity, bottled at full barrel proof without dilution or chill filtration, WLW is released in extremely limited quantities once a year and is widely regarded as one of the finest bourbons ever produced.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Intensely rich with dark caramel, dried fruit, toasted oak, vanilla, and a warm wheated sweetness
• Palate: Full-throttle and luxurious — dark chocolate, caramel, baking spice, leather, and deep oak complexity, all balanced by the soft sweetness of the wheated mash bill
• Finish: Extraordinarily long, warm, and deeply satisfying with lingering oak, spice, and dried fruit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection?

The Buffalo Trace Antique Collection (BTAC) is an annual release of five ultra-premium, limited-edition bourbons and ryes from Buffalo Trace Distillery — including William Larue Weller, George T. Stagg, Eagle Rare 17, Sazerac 18, and Thomas H. Handy. Each release is among the most anticipated and sought-after in American whiskey.

What makes William Larue Weller special?

WLW is a wheated bourbon — using soft winter wheat instead of rye as the secondary grain — aged for over a decade and bottled at full barrel proof without dilution or chill filtration. This preserves the full intensity and complexity of the spirit straight from the barrel.

How should I serve it?

Best enjoyed neat with a few drops of water to tame the proof and reveal additional layers of complexity. This is a collector's bourbon — sip slowly and savor every drop.

What size bottle is this?

This listing is for a 750ml bottle of William Larue Weller Kentucky Straight Bourbon 2025 Edition.

We do not accept exchanges, process refunds, or cancellations after an order is placed. If the item you purchased is defective we may within our discretion assist with replacing a new product.
If you receive a defective item, please contact us at sunsetnmrm@gmail.com with details of the product and the defect. 
Under normal circumstances orders received for replacement by 12 PM, will be shipped out the same day. Orders received after 3 PM it is not guaranteed to go out the same day. You can find the shipping costs of the items in your cart during checkout. 
Normal estimated Delivery time is 2-10 business days *Domestic shipping*

Normal estimated Delivery time is 1-3 weeks *International shipping*

Customs fees may apply.

All sale/holiday items are subject to 1-3weeks