Weller Full Proof Bourbon

Caramel maple nose. Oak finish.

Full proof I have is a store pick and taste was a neck pour, neat, in rocks glass. Let sit for about ten minutes heavy swirl. Nose - vanilla icing, maybe a little bit of butterscotch and caramel, hint of oak and cinnamon. Palate - ton of flavor, vanilla, buttercream, caramel on the front, mid palate goes to an allspice, oak, and what reminded of just a hint of mesquite and smokiness. Coated the mouth well, velvety oily consistency. Finish - much of the flavors on the palate, vanilla and oak the most, with black pepper and smokiness. Not drying or bitter at all. Finish extremely pleasant and moderate in length. I’ve only had the Weller Special Reserve and the Antique, but this just moved to my favorite Weller product thus far and is just an absolutely delicious bourbon. Doesn’t drink like a 114 proof. Retail should be $50 and if you found it at that then no doubt about it you buy that all day. Now with where I live you see the stupid secondary prices where stuff like this goes for $200-$300+ and that’s absurd. I’d be willing to go up to $100 just because it is rare and hard to find, but mainly because it tastes fantastic and think it’s a good value still for how it tastes. Cheers!

Merry Christmas 🎄🎁

[12.22.20] Courtesy of OHLQ, I won the lottery this summer and won the right to buy a bottle. I think around $60, but if you have to ask how much it costs you don't need it. Initially disappointed that my barrel pick was a "Christmas spices" variety, I saved it through a $#!++✓ fall semester of teaching and finally broke it out last night. Solid. This whiskey is even-keel, sweet wheat with an after taste that mellows out with a fine, smoky, clove etc. spicy that I could sip on all night. 2 glasses was enough for one sitting but don't expect this to sit on my shelf for long.

Van's store pick 2020, brown sugar, vanilla and apple/cinnamon. Tasty AF

Neat. Sample. B&B Package pick. I was disappointed in the Full Proof I bought. Not sure if I got a weak barrel or if it’s just good but not great bourbon overall. This sample may help change my mind. Right off the bat, this nose is more impressive. Lots of good, sweet oak. Cinnamon bread. Powdered sugar. Nutmeg. Glazed apples. It’s very crisp and inviting. Nice creamy mouth feel and very pleasant in the tongue. The proof feels tame. It’s almost a chocolate milk. Transitions to an amazing combo of cinnamon bread and cherry preserves. Rich caramel and sweet oak on the finish. Very sweet finish. Okay, now this is really good. This raises the bar a bit for Full Proof for me and confirms my bottle is just not a great barrel.