Daniel Weller 1794 Spelt Wheat Recipe Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
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Daniel Weller 1794 Spelt Wheat Recipe is a groundbreaking expression that reimagines the classic wheated bourbon profile through the use of spelt wheat, an ancient grain known for its rich, nutty character. Crafted at the legendary Buffalo Trace Distillery, this limited release pays tribute to early American whiskey-making traditions while pushing innovation forward. The use of spelt adds a deeper texture and unique complexity compared to traditional soft red winter wheat, creating a bourbon that is both familiar and entirely new. With its historical inspiration and modern execution, this bottle stands as a rare and collectible addition to the Weller legacy.
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Bottle details
| Type | Bourbon Whiskey |
|---|---|
| Brand | W.L. Weller |
| Producer | Buffalo Trace Distillery |
| Origin | Kentucky, United States |
| Strength | 47.5% ABV (95 proof) |
| Bottle size | 750 ml |
| Made from | Corn-dominant mash bill with spelt wheat |
| Cask | wheated |
Why Liquor Geeks recommends it
Spelt is an ancient grain with a rich, nutty character, and here it stands in for the soft red winter wheat that usually softens a wheated bourbon. The result, made at Buffalo Trace Distillery in Kentucky, is familiar and new at once. The nose brings toasted grain, honey and vanilla bean. The palate follows with caramel, baked bread, roasted nuts and gentle spice, and the texture is noticeably deeper. The finish lingers on sweet oak, cinnamon and nutty warmth. At 95 proof it has enough weight to carry all that flavor neat, and a few drops of water coax out softer, sweeter notes. This bottle suits the curious drinker who already knows wheated bourbon and wants to hear the grain speak differently. It also suits collectors following the Weller line, since it is a limited release inspired by early American whiskey-making. We carry it because grain experiments this thoughtful are rare, and because it rewards slow, side-by-side tasting.
Pairs well with
- Roasted mixed nuts — The bourbon's roasted-nut palate and nutty warmth on the finish echo the toasty, savory crunch.
- Dark chocolate squares — Bitter cocoa sets off the caramel, honey and sweet oak notes in the glass.
- Wheated bourbon tasting flight — Pouring it beside a conventional wheater shows how spelt adds deeper texture and baked-bread complexity.
Questions about this bottle
How is this different from a traditional wheated bourbon?
How is this different from a traditional wheated bourbon?
Most wheated bourbons use soft red winter wheat as the secondary grain. This one uses spelt, an ancient wheat known for its rich, nutty character. It brings a deeper texture and added complexity, so the profile feels familiar but distinctly new.
What does it taste like?
What does it taste like?
Expect aromas of toasted grain, honey, vanilla bean and light oak. The palate is rich and layered, with caramel, baked bread, roasted nuts and gentle spice. The finish is smooth and lingering, with sweet oak, cinnamon and nutty warmth.
What is the best way to drink it?
What is the best way to drink it?
Neat is the best way to appreciate how the spelt grain shapes the whiskey. If you want to explore further, add a few drops of water. It opens up softer, sweeter notes without losing the bourbon's nutty, bready core.
What proof and bottle size is it?
What proof and bottle size is it?
It is bottled at 95 proof, or 47.5% ABV, in a standard 750 ml bottle. It is a Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey made from a corn-dominant mash bill with spelt wheat.
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