Buffalo Trace Distillery Announces Weller Millennium

Buffalo Trace Distillery has announced Weller Millennium, a blend of straight wheat bourbon and wheat whiskeys distilled in 2000, 2003, 2005 and 2006.

Although Buffalo Trace Distillery does not disclose the ratio of wheat bourbon to wheat whiskey, it does provide the percentages of each vintage spirit inside the bottle:

• 2000 vintage barrels – 3%
• Barrels from the 2003 vintage – 50%
• Barrels from the 2005 vintage – 40%
• 2006 vintage barrels – 7%

The official Weller Millennium tasting notes follow:

On the nose, Weller Millennium presents rich notes of caramel and toffee, indicating prolonged interaction with oak barrels that lead to oak woodiness, with layers of depth and complexity resulting from years of maturation. Subtle but distinct notes of dried fruit, like figs or raisins, and a touch of stone fruit persist throughout. Sweet caramel notes linger on the palate and finish with a significant woody influence, imparting a subtle dryness and a lingering feeling of refinement.

Weller Millennium is bottled in a handcrafted crystal decanter with a custom crystal top hand engraved with WL Weller’s original “W” seal of quality. An illuminated display envelops the 99-proof bottling with exactly 99 bursts while sharing the percentages of each vintage spirit inside the bottle.

Weller Millenium will be available in limited quantities globally starting June 2024 at a suggested retail price of $7,500 for a 750ml bottle.

Image credit: Buffalo Trace Distillery.