Weller Special Reserve
90 proof
~7 years
Bourbon
Buffalo Trace
$22–$30
Wheated (exact proportions undisclosed)
Nose
Caramel and vanilla forward, with a hint of cola sweetness.
Palate
Soft and sweet on entry with delicate wheated character. Baked apple and a subtle cherry note emerge mid-palate, accompanied by gentle oak influence.
Finish
Gentle spice from the barrel, soft and fading smoothly.
Overall Score
3.5 / 5
A smooth, approachable wheated bourbon with good legs and enough character to sip by the fire every night.
1.0
Undrinkable
2.0
Substandard
3.0
Average
4.0
Very good
5.0
Perfection
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