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Weller Antique 107 Bourbon
Bourbon — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed
January 21, 2020 (edited February 19, 2020)
Nose: Rather earthy and oaky up front, followed by subdued herbal notes. Cinnamon and dark wildflower honey come next, but still with a heavy earthy scent. Buttery biscuits, chocolate, and molasses show up after a bit with some heavy vanilla cream to round it off. Reminds me a bit of a chocolate eclair.
Palate: Loads of cinnamon! It's an explosion of baking spice, toothpicks, and corn dust. There's also a rather floral vanilla note followed by a surprising malt note. Just more and more spices as it sits! Burnt brown sugar and a slightly sweet smokiness come in at the end.
Finish: Looooong... This lasts and lasts! The dominant notes are earth corn dust, vanilla, chocolate, and brown sugar.
Conclusion: Phenomenal bourbon. Enough earth and spice to balance the sweetness (thank god, super sweet bourbons are not my favorite). This really is like a chocolate eclair with baking spices dusted over the top!
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Great review! The transformation that Weller goes through when it goes from 90 proof (Special Reserve) to the 107 is exceptional.