I received a set of samples for the three whiskeys in the Kosher line. This one is 7 years old and going to be the same mashbill, and very similar age and proof as Weller Special Reserve, so I’ll be comparing it to that as a reference. The nose has red apples, raisins, hint of raspberry, honey, leather, dusty oak, and a little bit of sweet corn. The palate is sweet, creamy and a little oily with red apple, baking spices, chocolate, light leather, caramel, and oak. The finish is long and has a quick pop of raspberry that goes into nice baking spices that linger along with red apple, slight bitterness and a subtle hint of leather. So far the Kosher line does not disappoint! (I’ve had this and the Straight Rye so far). Weller Special Reserve by comparison came across a little more flat with a slight alcohol spikiness all around and a much shorter finish, though it did have a thicker mouthfeel. Just for fun I also compared it to Weller 12 year old, and the Kosher still stood out as a more complex and enjoyable bourbon. Though, I will admit I’m one of the few who like Weller Special Reserve more than Weller 12 year (W12 is more bitter from the oak and has a very pronounced sort of chemical artificial green apple note I’m not a fan of). Basically if you like any of the lower proofed Weller products, go get this. I would say it’s closer to proofed down Weller Antique 107, profile wise. After trying it, I’m going to start referring to this as Kosher Weller.