Famed Kentucky-based distillery Buffalo Trace recently announced the release of a super-premium blend of wheat whiskeys called Weller Millennium. On top of that, the brand is also releasing Weller 18 Years Old, its oldest age statement whiskey to date.
Weller Millenium
Both whiskeys were crafted to pay tribute to the original wheated bourbons created by William Larue Weller in 1847. Weller Millennium is the second release of this rare whiskey. First released in May 2024, Weller Millennium #2 is a blend of vintage straight wheated bourbons and wheat whiskeys. Each of the included whiskeys was distilled at Buffalo Trace in 2001, 2003, and 2006.
According to Buffalo Trace, the result is a masterful 99-proof whiskey with a balanced, layered flavor profile featuring notes of dark cherry, butterscotch, toasted vanilla beans, and oaky wood. The finish is long and warm and ends with a bold hint of charred oak.
“Weller Millenium was crafted to feature some of the first whiskeys distilled in the new millennium amid a period of transformation at Buffalo Trace Distillery. This second edition takes last year’s release a step further, with a new blend that we humbly believe is an improvement over the well-regarded first edition,” Andrew Duncan, Global Brand Director for Buffalo Trace Distillery, says.
“By carefully selecting and blending barrels dating back to the early 2000’s, we have revisited a chapter in the Distillery’s history that shaped who we are today.”
Where can I buy it?
This limited-edition whiskey will be released through Sazerac’s US and global distributor networks for the suggested retail price of $7,500 for a 750 ml bottle.
