Daniel Weller 1794 Spelt Wheat Recipe Straight Bourbon

Daniel Weller 1794 Spelt Wheat Recipe Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey | 47% ABV | 94 Proof | 750mL | 10 Year Age Statement | Spelt Wheat Recipe | Experimental Weller Release | Buffalo Trace Distillery

Process & Profile

Daniel Weller 1794 Spelt Wheat Recipe Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is a limited experimental wheated bourbon release from Buffalo Trace Distillery’s Daniel Weller line. Named in honor of Daniel Weller, grandfather of William Larue Weller, this expression explores how different wheat varietals can shape the flavor of Kentucky straight bourbon.

This release uses spelt wheat, an ancient grain rarely seen in modern whiskey production and more commonly associated with traditional baking and brewing. Instead of relying on barrel finishing or special cask treatments, Daniel Weller 1794 Spelt Wheat Recipe focuses on the grain itself, allowing spelt wheat to influence the bourbon’s sweetness, texture, nuttiness, and spice.

Aged 10 years and bottled at 94 proof, Daniel Weller 1794 Spelt Wheat Recipe Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey delivers a mature wheated bourbon profile with biscuit, toasted grain, dried fruit, soft oak, baking spice, butterscotch, leather, and gentle nuttiness. This bottle is a strong choice for Weller collectors, Buffalo Trace fans, wheated bourbon drinkers, and anyone looking for a rare experimental bourbon with deep historical and collector appeal.

Tasting Notes

Daniel Weller 1794 Spelt Wheat Recipe Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey: Nutty biscuit, cookies, clove, cinnamon, nutmeg, butterscotch, fresh fruit, leather, dried fruit, tea-like depth, soft oak, and a long sweet finish.

What Makes It Special

• Limited experimental Daniel Weller release from Buffalo Trace Distillery

• Made with spelt wheat, an ancient wheat varietal rarely used in whiskey

• Honors Daniel Weller, grandfather of William Larue Weller

• Part of the broader Weller wheated bourbon legacy

• Aged 10 years

• Bottled at 47% ABV / 94 proof

• Focuses on grain influence rather than barrel finishing

• Features a unique compass stopper with Weller farm coordinate details

• Strong collector, gifting, and display appeal

• Ideal for fans of rare Weller releases and experimental wheated bourbon

How to Enjoy

• Sip neat to experience the full spelt wheat bourbon profile

• Let the whiskey rest briefly in the glass before tasting

• Add a few drops of water to open up biscuit, oak, dried fruit, and baking spice

• Serve over a large ice cube for a slower, softer pour

• Use sparingly in a premium Old Fashioned or Manhattan

• Pair with roasted nuts, dark chocolate, caramel desserts, aged cheese, cigars, or grilled meats

FAQ

1. What is Daniel Weller 1794 Spelt Wheat Recipe Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey?
   Daniel Weller 1794 Spelt Wheat Recipe Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is a limited experimental wheated bourbon from Buffalo Trace Distillery made with spelt wheat and aged 10 years.

2. What does Daniel Weller 1794 Spelt Wheat Recipe Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey taste like?
   Daniel Weller 1794 Spelt Wheat Recipe Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey offers notes of nutty biscuit, cookies, clove, cinnamon, nutmeg, butterscotch, dried fruit, leather, tea, soft oak, and sweet spice.

3. What is the alcohol content of Daniel Weller 1794 Spelt Wheat Recipe Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey?
   Daniel Weller 1794 Spelt Wheat Recipe Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is bottled at 47% ABV, or 94 proof.

4. Why is Daniel Weller 1794 Spelt Wheat Recipe Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey special?
   Daniel Weller 1794 Spelt Wheat Recipe Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is special because it uses spelt wheat, an ancient grain rarely used in whiskey, to explore how wheat varietals affect bourbon flavor.

5. Where can I buy Daniel Weller 1794 Spelt Wheat Recipe Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey?
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