Buffalo Hint Distillery has introduced a pair of wheat whiskey releases, together with the second version of Weller Millennium, comprising a brand new mix of ultra-aged wheat whiskeys; and Weller 18 12 months Previous, the model’s oldest age assertion up to now.
Each are supposed to have a good time the unique wheated bourbon recipes pioneered by William Larue Weller in 1847. At a time when rye and corn dominated the market, Weller’s use of the extra delicate wheat grain – primarily a meals crop – resulted in a smoother, sweeter whiskey, the corporate says.
Weller Millennium
Following the inaugural Weller Millennium launched in Might 2024, this second version is a mix of classic straight wheated bourbon and wheat whiskeys. Per its predecessor, every part was distilled at Buffalo Hint Distillery in 2001, 2003 and 2006, and put aside for the only real goal of making this mix in tribute of one in every of its forebearers, W. L. Weller.
“Weller Millenium was crafted to characteristic among the first whiskeys distilled within the new millennium amid a interval of transformation at Buffalo Hint Distillery. This second version takes final 12 months’s launch a step additional, with a brand new mix that we humbly consider is an enchancment over the well-regarded first version,” says Andrew Duncan, International Model Director, Buffalo Hint Distillery. “By rigorously choosing and mixing barrels relationship again to the early 2000’s, we now have revisited a chapter within the Distillery’s historical past that formed who we’re as we speak.”
The second version of Weller Millennium accommodates darkish cherry, wealthy butterscotch and heat vanilla flavors, above layers of aged oak, in accordance with the distillery.
In line with the primary version, Weller Millennium #2 is available in a 750-ml. handcrafted crystal decanter with a custom-made crystal topper hand-etched with W.L. Weller’s authentic “W” stamp of high quality. An illuminated show case lights up the 99-proof bottling with precisely 99 bursts whereas displaying the proportions and distillation years of every classic whiskey contained inside.
As a result of restricted nature of those exceptionally-aged barrels, every Weller Millennium mix is a novel, one-of-a-kind launch that can not be replicated.
Weller Millenium shall be launched in restricted portions by means of Sazerac’s U.S. and world distributor networks, which is able to ship to retailers, bars and eating places as of July 2025 at a advised retail worth of $7,500 per 750-ml. A restricted provide will even be obtainable for buy at Buffalo Hint Distillery and instantly through Legacy de Forge, a brand new Sazerac-branded world platform powered by Blockbar.
Weller 18 12 months Previous
Weller 18 12 months Previous is a 90-proof wheat whiskey.
“Weller 18 12 months Previous is the fruits of curiosity, custom and time,” says Harlen Wheatley, Grasp Distiller, Buffalo Hint Distillery. “The softness of the wheat has developed into one thing wealthy and splendidly expressive. We’re extraordinarily happy with the ensuing whiskey, which showcases the flexibility and potential of a wheat-forward mashbill.”
On the nostril, this whiskey has notes of aged fruits and tobacco, the distillery experiences. The palate affords heat baking spices and crisp inexperienced pear..
Weller 18 12 months Previous is packaged in a 700-ml. handcrafted crystal decanter with a custom-made crystal topper hand-etched with W.L. Weller’s authentic “W” stamp of high quality, just like Weller Millennium however with out the accompanying presentation case.
For its inaugural launch, Weller 18 12 months Previous shall be obtainable through International Journey Retail at airports together with Los Angeles Worldwide (LAX), John F. Kennedy Worldwide (JFK) and London Heathrow (LHR) as of July 2025 at a advised retail worth of $499 per 700-ml. bottle.
This follows the latest releases of Sazerac Rye 100 Proof and Eagle Uncommon 12.
