{"product_id":"w-l-weller-12-year-bourbon-year-of-the-horse-limited-edition","title":"W.L. Weller 12 Year Bourbon Year of the Horse Limited Edition","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eW.L. Weller 12 Year Bourbon Year of the Horse Limited Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e is a highly collectible \u003cstrong\u003eKentucky straight bourbon whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e from Buffalo Trace Distillery, presented in a special edition honoring the \u003cstrong\u003e2026 Chinese Zodiac Year of the Horse\u003c\/strong\u003e. Aged for a full \u003cstrong\u003e12 years\u003c\/strong\u003e, this celebrated Weller expression uses wheat in place of rye in its mash bill, creating the soft, rounded character that has made Weller 12 one of the most sought-after wheated bourbons. The limited-edition presentation features distinctive \u003cstrong\u003eYear of the Horse artwork and black-and-gold packaging\u003c\/strong\u003e, combining the classic Weller 12 Year whiskey with a commemorative design created for collectors and Lunar New Year gifting. The whiskey is bottled at \u003cstrong\u003e45% ABV (90 proof)\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElegant and mature, Weller 12 Year opens with aromas of \u003cstrong\u003ecaramel, toasted oak, vanilla custard, and dried cherry\u003c\/strong\u003e. The palate develops with rich toffee, layered oak, soft wheat, fig, baking spices, and subtle cocoa, showcasing the depth created by its extended maturation. A silky texture leads into a long, refined finish filled with warm vanilla, toasted almond, gentle oak tannins, and lingering sweetness. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  • \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caramel, toasted oak, vanilla custard, dried cherry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  • \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich toffee, layered oak, soft wheat, fig, baking spice, cocoa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  • \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and silky with warm vanilla, toasted almond, gentle oak tannins, and lingering sweetness \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• What is W.L. Weller 12 Year Bourbon Year of the Horse Limited Edition?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a special \u003cstrong\u003eYear of the Horse presentation of W.L. Weller 12 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e, created to celebrate the 2026 Chinese Zodiac Year of the Horse. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• How long is Weller Year of the Horse aged?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bourbon carries a \u003cstrong\u003e12-year age statement\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving it a mature balance of sweetness, oak, fruit, and soft wheat character. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Who produces W.L. Weller 12 Year?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eW.L. Weller 12 Year Bourbon is produced by \u003cstrong\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e in Frankfort, Kentucky. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• What makes the Year of the Horse Edition special?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis release pairs the highly sought-after Weller 12 Year bourbon with a \u003cstrong\u003elimited Year of the Horse commemorative presentation\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it especially appealing for collectors, display, and Lunar New Year gifting. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Is Weller 12 Year a wheated bourbon?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Weller 12 uses \u003cstrong\u003ewheat instead of rye\u003c\/strong\u003e as its secondary flavoring grain, contributing to its signature softer and smoother flavor profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• What is the ABV and proof?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eW.L. Weller 12 Year Bourbon Year of the Horse Limited Edition is bottled at \u003cstrong\u003e45% ABV (90 proof)\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buffalo Trace Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44532287602791,"sku":null,"price":199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/2929\/1879\/files\/W.L._Weller_12_Year_Bourbon_Year_of_the_Horse_Limited_Edition.webp?v=1788160032","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyshelf.com\/products\/w-l-weller-12-year-bourbon-year-of-the-horse-limited-edition","provider":"Whiskey Shelf","version":"1.0","type":"link"}