W.L. Weller Single Barrel Bourbon – 750 mL

Tasting / Profile

• From Buffalo Trace Distillery — part of the wheated-bourbon lineage that traces back to the original recipe of William Larue Weller. Uses the characteristic “wheated” mash bill (corn, wheat, malted barley) rather than rye. 

• Bottled at 97 proof (48.5% ABV). 

• Flavor/aroma profile: often a nose of cherry, mint, and vanilla, leading on the palate to caramel, cocoa or dark chocolate, baking spices, and rich wheated-bourbon sweetness. Finish tends toward cinnamon, pepper, cocoa, and gentle oak. 

• Mouthfeel: Medium-full, smooth but robust — a “classic wheated bourbon” character that balances sweet fruit, spice and grain-driven warmth.

Menu Versatility

• Excellent as a neat or large-ice pour — appeals to bourbon fans who want a classic, wheated-bourbon sip without extremes.

• Solid base for bourbon cocktails (Old Fashioned, Boulevardier, Whiskey Sour, etc.) — its wheat-driven softness and spice balance well even when mixed, allowing cocktails that are smooth yet full-bodied.

• Works well in designation or “craft bourbon” flights, especially as a representative of wheated, Kentucky-style bourbon — gives contrast vs rye-heavy or high-proof pours.

Operational Efficiency

• Standard 750 mL bottle format — fits normal back-bar shelving, speed-rails, and pour-cost systems with no changes needed.

• Because it’s a whiskey from a single barrel, there will be batch-to-batch variation — staff should be advised to treat each lot as its own flavor experience, which can be part of the selling story. 

• Smooth finishing and consistent quality across bottles — helps reduce returns or guest complaints and simplifies inventory management when priced properly.

Profit Potential

• Positioned as a premium/wheated bourbon — allows you to set higher by-the-glass pricing than commodity bourbons, appealing to guests seeking a richer, more refined bourbon-style pour.

• Attractive for upsell when guests order a basic bourbon or house pour: can be positioned as a step-up with deeper flavor and smoother profile.

• Because of its versatility — neat, cocktails, flights — it can drive consistent turnover across different service periods (dinner, late night, cocktails), improving overall bourbon revenue contribution.

W.L. Weller Single Barrel 750 mL — 97 proof wheated bourbon from Buffalo Trace; sweet cherry, vanilla & caramel, cocoa and baking-spice layers, with a smooth, rich finish — an ideal bourbon for sipping neat or elevating cocktails.