{"product_id":"w-l-weller-18-year-straight-wheat-whiskey-700ml","title":"W.L. Weller 18 Year Straight Wheat Whiskey 700mL","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eW.L. Weller 18 Year Straight Wheat Whiskey 700mL\u003c\/strong\u003e is an exceptionally rare and ultra-aged \u003cstrong\u003eKentucky straight wheat whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e from Buffalo Trace Distillery, representing a groundbreaking addition to the legendary W.L. Weller portfolio. Aged for an impressive \u003cstrong\u003e18 years\u003c\/strong\u003e and bottled at \u003cstrong\u003e90 proof (45% ABV)\u003c\/strong\u003e, this release is the first age-stated straight wheat whiskey in the Weller lineup and the brand's oldest age-stated expression. Unlike Weller's traditional wheated bourbons, this expression is a true wheat whiskey, showcasing the remarkable depth, softness, and complexity that wheat can develop after nearly two decades of maturation in Kentucky. \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 deeply matured, Weller 18 Year opens with delicate aromas of \u003cstrong\u003eaged fruit and refined tobacco\u003c\/strong\u003e. The palate develops with crisp green pear and warm baking spices, balanced by the richness and structure created through extended barrel aging. The experience concludes with a long, graceful finish that highlights the whiskey's mature fruit, gentle spice, and sophisticated wheat character. \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 Delicately aged fruit, refined tobacco, mature oak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  • \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crisp green pear, warm baking spices, soft wheat character, seasoned oak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  • \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, graceful, and refined with lingering fruit, gentle spice, and mature oak\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 18 Year Straight Wheat Whiskey?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeller 18 Year is an ultra-aged \u003cstrong\u003estraight wheat whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e from Buffalo Trace Distillery, matured for 18 years and created to showcase the aging potential of a wheat-forward whiskey. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Is Weller 18 Year a bourbon?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Unlike the traditional Weller expressions, Weller 18 Year is classified as a \u003cstrong\u003estraight wheat whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e, not a wheated bourbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• What makes Weller 18 Year special?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the \u003cstrong\u003efirst age-stated straight wheat whiskey in the Weller portfolio\u003c\/strong\u003e and the oldest age-stated Weller expression released to date. \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 18 Year?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eW.L. Weller 18 Year Straight Wheat Whiskey is produced by \u003cstrong\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e in Frankfort, Kentucky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Is Weller 18 Year a limited release?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The inaugural release debuted in \u003cstrong\u003e2025 through Global Travel Retail\u003c\/strong\u003e, including select international airport locations, making it a highly limited and collectible Weller expression. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\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 18 Year 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":44532236189799,"sku":null,"price":2999.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/2929\/1879\/files\/W.L._Weller_18_Year_Straight_Wheat_Whiskey_700mL.webp?v=1788157685","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyshelf.com\/products\/w-l-weller-18-year-straight-wheat-whiskey-700ml","provider":"Whiskey Shelf","version":"1.0","type":"link"}