W.L. Weller Antique
Bourbon
W.L. Weller // Kentucky, USA
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Cost
The second in the Weller line, the Weller Antique bottled, aged for 7 years and bottled at 107, is for the bourbon drinker looking for an affordable wheated bourbon with a bit more kick to it. The higher proof holds up nicely to both cocktails or rocks while still maintaining it's distinct wheated properties.
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age7
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abv53.5
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BourbonProduced anywhere in USA; Mash bill of at least 51% corn; aged in new, charred oak barrels.
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Cask TypeAmerican Oak
Tasting Notes
"Like the Special Reserve you keep the honey, sweetness and vanilla, but you add a little alcohol burn and cinnamon. Palate continues with the burn, cut with dark fruits, apples and caramel. Finish is viscous and long with apple turnover."
Reviewed by
Rob Morton