After serving in the Louisville Brigade during the Mexican-American war . William Larue Weller returned home to his native Kentucky. His family had helped settle Kentucky in the late 18th century . and his grandfather . Daniel Weller . purchased a distillery in Nelson County in 1800. (When Daniel Weller died . his estate was inventoried and was said to contain three whiskey barrels . two stills . one mash kettle and numerous dry kegs.) Upon his return to Kentucky following the war . ?W.L. Weller joined the family business and began working at his grandfathers distillery. Weller had a sharp palate and a keen sense for business and in 1849 . he introduced the first bourbon ever that used wheat as its secondary grain instead of rye. Wheated bourbons (including Pappy Van Winkle and Larceny Bourbon . which eventually imitated W.L. Wellers mashbill) have a softer and more gentle flavor profile as compared to bourbons that use rye as their secondary grain . and have a slightly sweeter taste. Wellers bourbon was incredibly popular in antebellum America and ultimately forced him to place a green thumbprint on his invoices and barrels as a certificate of authenticity. The Original Wheated Bourbon Whiskey features an exceptionally smooth taste . substituting wheat for rye grain. Bottled at 90 proof . W.L. Weller Special Reserve stands out with its burnt orange color. Its softer flavor notes make this bourbon great for sipping or making cocktails. This special bourbon earned a Gold Medal at the 2019 San Francisco World Spirits Competition . and a Silver Medal at the 2019 World Whiskies Awards. Pick up your bottle today!
