{"product_id":"william-larue-weller-2025-release-barrel-proof-129-proof-64-5-kentucky-straight-bourbon-whiskey-750ml","title":"William Larue Weller 2025 Release Barrel Proof 129 Proof (64.5%) Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 750mL","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUncut and unfiltered, this hand-bottled bourbon is barrel proof. Weller substitutes wheat for the traditional rye grain, a production method pioneered by W.L. Weller.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFragrant scents of caramel corn, new leather, plums, light toffee and pipe tobacco. The palate tastes of marshmallow, salted almonds, nougat, figs and dates. This whiskey finishes smooth, composed and flavorfully sweet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 years 7 months old at bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProof:\u003c\/strong\u003e 129 proof (64.5% ABV)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLayers of vanilla and maple, enriched by the depth of worn leather and a subtle hint of tobacco.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA graceful balance of sweet vanilla and toasted oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth and lingering, revealing a touch of ripe fruit alongside steady oak and vanilla.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBatch Specific Reviews:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe nose is full of aromas of baked wheat (like shredded wheat cereal) with dashes of baking spice and cherry compote. The palate is on the rich side, with sweet notes of cooked cereal grain, cocoa, and cherry preserves. Spicy notes of cinnamon and nutmeg carry into a finish that goes out with only a slight flash of heat breaking up the chocolate-cherry fullness.\"\u003c\/em\u003e - Amanda Schuster, Distiller (93 Points)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Upon first sniff, the William L. Weller is giving off strong scents of caramel and molasses, with some of the charred oak barrels peeking through. The flavor is spiced, but not too spicy, with burnt caramel notes.\"\u003c\/em\u003e - Heather Clark, Tasting Table\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Weller","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48588130156759,"sku":"WILLIAM-LARUE-2025","price":1318.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0246\/9753\/6596\/files\/tds-william-laure-2023.jpg?v=1761019101","url":"https:\/\/thedrinksociety.co.nz\/products\/william-larue-weller-2025-release-barrel-proof-129-proof-64-5-kentucky-straight-bourbon-whiskey-750ml","provider":"The Drink Society","version":"1.0","type":"link"}