W.L. Weller Special Reserve Bourbon Whiskey 750ml

W.L. Weller Special Reserve Bourbon Whiskey 750ml is a “wheated” bourbon, meaning that it doesn’t have the spicy rye notes found in a more traditional “ryed” bourbon. If you’ve been following the age statements and are looking to add to your collection of WLWs, this should be next on your list. Direct import pricing.

Weller Special Reserve “Almost too soft and easy to drink. A thousand kisses in a glass.”

94 points – Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible 2021

Weller Special Reserve Other reviews… Once a 7 year old product, W.L. Weller Special Reserve no longer carries an age statement, but the wheated bourbon still brings caramel-forward joy and hints of watermelon and fresh-baked bread. 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. 82 points – maltadvocate.com, reviewed by: Fred Minnick (Spring 2016)

…The bourbon maintains its abundant sweetness on the palate, delivering a tasty yet classic mix of honey, caramel, vanilla, and light fruit. A very slight amount of oak rounds things out. Spice fails to make an appearance, likely a result of the wheated mashbill and relatively low proof, but in doing so, allows the sweet flavors to really come forth. The resulting experience is a nice one, leaving little to complain about aside from its characteristically gentle delivery. – breakingbourbon.com

“Bold aromas of warm cherry pie filling, sweet spices, and saddle leather portend a rich sipping experience. The palate is indeed rather substantial, with more of the same cooked cherry notes, cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg. The mid palate takes on a dark chocolate turtle candy-like quality with earthy walnuts and buttery, sweet caramel flavors. That lashing of leather in the nose makes its way into the finish, which goes long and spicy with a touch of fruity tang and toasty oak.” – Amanda Schuster, Distiller (90 Points)