New limited edition Weller whiskey includes bourbons from the turn of the century

Janet Patton
·2 min read

Premium Kentucky bourbon collectors will have a new limited edition Weller bottle to hunt down.

Weller Millennium is a blend of wheated bourbon and wheat whiskeys, including some distilled in 2000, at the Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky.

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It will be available to buy, released in limited quantities through the U.S. in stores, bars and restaurants in June with a suggested retail price of $7,500 and comes in a crystal decanter.

Weller Millenium is a new bottle release from Buffalo Trace Distillery that is a blend of Weller whiskeys, including some from the turn of the century.
Weller Millenium is a new bottle release from Buffalo Trace Distillery that is a blend of Weller whiskeys, including some from the turn of the century.

“At Buffalo Trace Distillery, our motto is ‘Honor Tradition, Embrace Change,’ said master distillery Harlen Wheatley, in a news release. “As we are in constant pursuit of making the world’s best whiskey, we often hold back small lots of barrels to continue aging beyond our typical brand standards in hope that this aging experimentation will result in a particularly well-balanced, matured whiskey.

“In this case, we found the whiskey distilled in 2000 to show incredible balance and asked ourselves how wheat would perform as an ultra-aged spirit. It’s proven to be an impeccable backbone to this expression, allowing us to showcase wheat’s versatility and innovate beyond traditional wheated bourbon.”

Buffalo Trace Distillery is releasing a new limited edition Weller Millennium that is a blend of bourbons and whiskeys from the early 2000s, with a suggested retail price of $7,500.
Buffalo Trace Distillery is releasing a new limited edition Weller Millennium that is a blend of bourbons and whiskeys from the early 2000s, with a suggested retail price of $7,500.

What is “Weller M” blended with? What does it taste like?

Bottled at 99 proof, “Weller M” includes whiskeys from 2000 (3%), 2003 (50%), 2005 (40%) and 2006 (7%.) It has a nose of rich caramel and toffee notes, with hints of dried fruits. On the palate, it has caramel and dry oakiness.

What is so special about Weller bourbon?

The hard-to-get Weller is one of the most coveted brands for collectors who love the smooth whiskey made with wheat.

Because its from the same distillery that also makes Pappy Van Winkle, many who can’t find or afford that ultra premium and hard-to-find brand reach for Weller instead.

And they sometimes like to hunt down the many variations that Buffalo Trace has released in limited supply.

Weller Millennium joins the Weller portfolio of Weller Special Reserve, Weller Antique 107, Weller 12-Year-Old, Weller Full Proof, Weller C.Y.P.B. (“Craft Your Perfect Bourbon”) and Weller Single Barrel, as well Daniel Weller Emmer Wheat from the experimental line and William Larue Weller, released each fall as part of the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection.

Weller Millennium is a blend of Weller bourbons and whiskeys that were distilled in 2000, 2003, 2005 and 2006 and have been saved in the Buffalo Trace Distillery warehouses.
Weller Millennium is a blend of Weller bourbons and whiskeys that were distilled in 2000, 2003, 2005 and 2006 and have been saved in the Buffalo Trace Distillery warehouses.

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