Weller Special Reserve American Whiskey Review

Tasting Notes

Nose: Sweet caramel, vanilla, honey and a light floral note, with a restrained touch of oak.

Palate: Soft and sweet, with honey, butterscotch, caramel and vanilla; gentle wood and light fruit keep it easy-drinking.

Finish: Smooth and delicate, carrying honey, caramel and soft oak into a sweet, lightly floral finish with a subtle hint of spice.

Summary

W.L. Weller Special Reserve is a Kentucky straight wheated bourbon from the Weller range, bottled at 90 proof (45% ABV). Buffalo Trace describes it as gentle and easy-drinking, with a sweet caramel-led profile of honey, butterscotch, soft wood and honeysuckle.

Interesting Facts

• It is marketed by Buffalo Trace as the "Original Wheated Bourbon."
• Its wheated mash uses wheat rather than rye as the secondary grain, a choice Buffalo Trace says gives the bourbon a softer, smoother profile.