My local ABC store guy let me know when he got this one in last summer (I think I paid $40?). I opened and sampled it fairly quickly and don't remember much other than I wasn't very impressed. It got pushed to the back of the cabinet and I never reviewed it. Sat down yesterday after mowing the lawn and rectified that situation. NOSE: A typical Weller nose of Brown Sugar, Pralines, Salted Buttery Caramel, Polished Oak, Leather, and Hay. More time in the glass and some of the saltier notes become dominant. However, there is a big shot of alcohol sting that really throws it off. NEAT: Thinnish mouthfeel. Tons of Oak, backed by Vanilla, and Poppycock Toffee Popcorn. Just the right amount of Heat. It finishes with a decent Kentucky Hug that leaves an Oak Tanin and Vanilla coating, but there is an astringency throughout that mars the overall experience somewhat. SPLASH: A few drops of water saves this one. Gives the nose a Cherry Cola and Maple Syrup vibe, and gets rid of the alcohol sting. The mouthfeel becomes creamier and gets the cherry note as well. Now this is how I remember a Weller tasting! Completely eliminates the offensive astringency while leaving the oak. Amazing what a difference a few drops of water makes here. VERDICT: Maybe there's a reason Distillers don't let their customers "craft their bourbon". Pulling all the barrels for this one from the top floors may seem like a good idea to most, but I really think it caused the offending astringent note here. I was definitely disappointed in CYPB until I added a few drops of water. It really opened it up and improved the pour. The only other bourbon that I can remember benefitting this much from a splash was Rebel Yell 10. Ironically, another wheated Mashbill. 3.75 Neat, but 4.25 with a Splash. I'll average them for a 4.