W.L. Weller 12 Year (Old Squat Bottle) Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 750mL is a legendary wheated bourbon revered by collectors and enthusiasts for its age, balance, and historic packaging. Bottled in the discontinued squat style bottle, this expression represents an earlier era of Weller releases and is increasingly difficult to find on the secondary market.

Aged for a full 12 years and crafted with wheat as the secondary grain instead of rye, this bourbon delivers exceptional smoothness and depth. The extended maturation develops elegant layers of rich caramel, vanilla cream, honey, polished oak, dried fruit, and soft baking spice, creating a refined, silky sipping experience. Highly collectible and deeply expressive, the old squat bottle Weller 12 is considered a cornerstone bottle in any serious bourbon collection.

Tasting Notes

Nose, caramel, vanilla custard, honey, polished oak, soft spice
Palate, creamy caramel, vanilla bean, dried fruit, gentle oak, light baking spice
Finish, long, smooth, and elegant with lingering sweetness and mellow oak

FAQs

What makes the old squat bottle special
It features the discontinued squat bottle design, making it more collectible than current releases.

Is this a wheated bourbon
Yes, W.L. Weller 12 uses wheat instead of rye, resulting in a softer, smoother profile.

Is it the same recipe as Pappy Van Winkle
It uses the same wheated mash bill, though aging, barrel selection, and proof differ.

Is this bottle collectible
Absolutely, the old squat bottle is highly sought after and increasingly rare.

How should I drink it
Best enjoyed neat or with a few drops of water to fully appreciate its creamy texture.

What is the proof
Typically bottled at 90 proof, offering balance and easy drinkability.