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Weller 12 Year Bourbon
Bourbon — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed
March 3, 2021 (edited July 31, 2021)
After completing our high proof wheaters competition, I decided it would be good to re-taste that which I consider the high bar of affordable wheaters.
Weller is far more subtle than the high proofers as would be expected but I also consider it a far more drinkable bourbon and very pleasant experience.
There is a muted vanilla cotton candy or marshmallow on the nose and no alcohol here. What I like about wheaters is that they let the corn come through which enhances the barrel traits. Weller does this very well. The overall nose is subtle but the fragrances are also very balanced.
It's a little light on body but that's to be expected for a 90 proof wheater. The flavors are generally true to the nose but rich caramel develops on the tongue and then the finish that could last a little longer.
As for those high proofers I have, They are all fabulous on ice with a little water so that I don't have to get past all that alcohol.
40.0
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For the crazy aftermarket pricing on these you could just get Cowboy bourbon the ultimate wheater
Yeah, I am visiting my son in Florida and he got this on a vault pick at ABC after spending $1000 on other spirits.
At $40 a bottle this would be a go-to over Larceny or Bernheim. Quite different than Makers 46 which throws a bit more spice into the mix for a comparable price. Not radically different than a 4-6 Wilderness trail although those sit in the $60-80 range. I will, however, never understand the $300-400 secondary on this one. Blessed be the $40 bottle.