This is the lower most entry in Buffalo Traces Weller line of expressions - wheated bourbons sold under the William Larue Weller (and various permutations) name.
It’s not one I want in my glass everyday and when compared to it’s bigger brother the 107 and it’s pappy the 12 it comes across as unimpressive and a tad unbalanced. Though at only $17 a bottle it’s a good thing to keep around for great cocktails.
Enjoy the short bursts of crème brulee, praline, honey, Jolly Rancher watermelon candy, and a hint of nutmeg, because it’s not there long. You can see the potential.
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House Review
Nose:
Cinnamon, clove, red hot candies. Ethanol. Faint caramel.
Taste:
Thin, hot cinnamon. Clove, pepper, faint oak. Bitter with mild astringency.
Finish:
Short, hot. Cinnamon, faint caramel. Really one dimensional.
Overall:
Overall, this is clearly young, and a bit too hot. A one noted profile also cripples it in comparison to other wheated bourbons I have tried and enjoyed. I would put this on par with Larceny and Old Fitzgerald Prime, but dont find it as good as Old Fitzgerald Bottled in Bond. The heat and cinnamon forward formula would make this a nice complement to many classic cocktail recipes, given the budget pricing, as well.
Score:
75
By t8ke
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