Weller Full Proof Bourbon

Pour: Neat in a Glencairn glass Color: very light amber. Nose: bit of ethanol (it's a neck pour), toasted oak, toffee/caramel/burnt sugar notes, notably less fruit on nose than OWA 107. After about 3 mins in the glass, notes of spice and coffee. Really neat nose. Palate: Front palate was very subdued, almost absent on the first taste. The toffee/caramel/coffee bloomed in a big way in the mid palate along with a good whack of heat. The heat bites the tongue but doesn't follow on the finish, which makes for a smooth finish. The smoky oak and toffee reside in the finish for a while, notably longer than SR or OWA 107. Overall: 95-6. I think this is one of the best whisky's I've ever tasted. Great fall/winter pour with the warm coffee/toffee palate. It is definitely full proof, but doesn't finish like a full proof, in that it doesn't carry the burn all the way down. In my opinion, it makes it alot more enjoyable. I would put this up against WLW 2019 any day. The WLW has a very similar nose--mostly warm, burnt sugars and toffee. Now, the WLW does have a slightly sweeter front palate, whereas the FP front palate is certainly quieter overall. However, the WLW has the classic 128 proof, full-throated burn. The FP on the other hand finishes more smoothly, with the heat contained largely to the mid-palate. When placed next to WLW, price in mind (of course), FP is a well-suited competitor.

This is my favorite Weller pour to date. The hotter proof wasn’t that noticeable as the rich notes of vanilla, spices, and caramel coated my mouth and delighted my tastebuds with the most pleasant combination of taste. The finish was extra long and pleasant.

This Michelangelo’s Pizzeria in Clovis, CA barrel select is my favorite Weller yet. Full proof, full volume, BIG bourbon.

Absolutely delicious but I honestly think I prefer the OWA and the W12. Nothing to shake a stick at though and would definitely grab a bottle if I had the chance.

The proof is evident. Certainly less nuanced that William Larue Weller.

Had this next to w.l Weller... wow it’s close and much more obtainable. The best ‘normal’ Weller I’ve had. Bright but such a smooth finish..