{"product_id":"w-l-weller-special-reserve-old-squat-bottle-bourbon-750ml","title":"W.L. Weller Special Reserve (Old Squat Bottle) Bourbon 750mL","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"364\" data-end=\"735\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"364\" data-end=\"428\"\u003eW.L. Weller Special Reserve (Old Squat Bottle) Bourbon 750mL\u003c\/strong\u003e is a highly collectible wheated bourbon from an earlier era of Weller releases, distinguished by its discontinued squat bottle packaging. Often referred to as the entry point into the Weller lineup, this older bottling is prized by collectors for its historic presentation and smooth, approachable profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"737\" data-end=\"1162\"\u003eMade with wheat as the secondary grain instead of rye, this bourbon offers a softer, sweeter flavor profile with exceptional drinkability. Notes of \u003cstrong data-start=\"885\" data-end=\"948\"\u003ehoney, vanilla, caramel, light oak, and gentle baking spice\u003c\/strong\u003e come together in a smooth, easy sipping bourbon that showcases the classic wheated style Weller is known for. The old squat bottle version adds nostalgic appeal and growing rarity to an already beloved expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1164\" data-end=\"1167\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1189\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1189\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1191\" data-end=\"1380\"\u003eNose, honey, vanilla, caramel, light oak, soft grain\u003cbr data-start=\"1243\" data-end=\"1246\"\u003ePalate, sweet caramel, vanilla cream, gentle wheat, mild spice\u003cbr data-start=\"1308\" data-end=\"1311\"\u003eFinish, smooth, clean, lightly sweet with lingering vanilla and oak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1382\" data-end=\"1385\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1387\" data-end=\"1398\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1390\" data-end=\"1398\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1400\" data-end=\"1547\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1400\" data-end=\"1443\"\u003eWhat makes the old squat bottle special\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1443\" data-end=\"1446\"\u003eIt features a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1460\" data-end=\"1496\"\u003ediscontinued squat bottle design\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it more collectible than current releases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1549\" data-end=\"1672\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1549\" data-end=\"1578\"\u003eIs this a wheated bourbon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1578\" data-end=\"1581\"\u003eYes, W.L. Weller Special Reserve uses \u003cstrong data-start=\"1619\" data-end=\"1643\"\u003ewheat instead of rye\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving it a softer profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1674\" data-end=\"1812\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1674\" data-end=\"1716\"\u003eHow does it differ from Weller 12 Year\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1716\" data-end=\"1719\"\u003eSpecial Reserve is \u003cstrong data-start=\"1738\" data-end=\"1761\"\u003eyounger and lighter\u003c\/strong\u003e, while Weller 12 offers deeper oak and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1814\" data-end=\"1932\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1814\" data-end=\"1844\"\u003eIs this bottle collectible\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1844\" data-end=\"1847\"\u003eYes, older squat bottle releases are \u003cstrong data-start=\"1884\" data-end=\"1931\"\u003eincreasingly collectible and harder to find\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1934\" data-end=\"2032\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1934\" data-end=\"1959\"\u003eHow should I drink it\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1959\" data-end=\"1962\"\u003eEnjoyable \u003cstrong data-start=\"1972\" data-end=\"1980\"\u003eneat\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1982\" data-end=\"1998\"\u003eon the rocks\u003c\/strong\u003e, or in classic bourbon cocktails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2034\" data-end=\"2134\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2034\" data-end=\"2055\"\u003eWhat is the proof\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2055\" data-end=\"2058\"\u003eTypically bottled at \u003cstrong data-start=\"2079\" data-end=\"2091\"\u003e90 proof\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering smooth and approachable sipping.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buffalo Trace Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42079169118311,"sku":"088004025748","price":349.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/2929\/1879\/files\/W.L._Weller_Special_Reserve_Old_Squat_Bottle_Bourbon_750mL.webp?v=1767756855","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyshelf.com\/products\/w-l-weller-special-reserve-old-squat-bottle-bourbon-750ml","provider":"Whiskey Shelf","version":"1.0","type":"link"}