Weller Full Proof is the bottle for anyone who wants the wheated experience at full intensity, and it has a proud spot on the shelf at Camp West in West Seattle. Bottled at a hefty 114 proof and left non-chill filtered, this is the boldest, most unfiltered look at Buffalo Trace’s famous wheated recipe. It is named for the fact that it enters the bottle at the same strength it went into the barrel. For the whiskey lovers who pull up a stool at our cabin-inspired bar in the Junction, this is a serious, rewarding pour.
About the Distillery
Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky produces the entire W.L. Weller range, named for William Larue Weller, the distiller who made wheat rather than rye the defining secondary grain of his bourbon. Full Proof is a relatively recent addition to the line, created for drinkers who wanted the wheated mash bill presented with no compromises.
Style & Mash Bill
Weller Full Proof is a wheated straight bourbon bottled at 114 proof (57% ABV) and non-chill filtered. It uses Buffalo Trace’s undisclosed wheated mash bill shared across the Weller and Van Winkle range. Skipping chill filtration keeps the natural oils and flavor compounds intact, which is why it can turn slightly cloudy over ice and why the texture is so rich.
Tasting Notes
The nose brings vanilla, dark cherry and caramel with creme brulee and brown sugar richness. The palate is thick, oily and coating thanks to the lack of filtration, with caramel, toasted oak, toffee, cocoa and a wheat-driven breadiness. The 114-proof heat reads as a warm, spreading glow rather than a burn. The finish is long, with creme brulee and chocolate.
How to Enjoy It at Camp West
This is a sipper. We suggest it neat to appreciate that thick, unfiltered texture, with a splash of water or a large rock on hand to open it up at your own pace. It is too rich and high-proof to waste in most cocktails, though it makes a memorable Old Fashioned if you want one. The pour is $16.
FAQ
What does non-chill filtered mean? The whiskey skips a cold filtration step, keeping more natural oils and flavor intact. It can look cloudy when chilled, which is completely normal and a sign of fuller flavor.
Why is it called Full Proof? It is bottled at 114 proof, the same strength the whiskey was when it first entered the barrel, with no proofing down.
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