95
Score
William Larue Weller, 61.7%
Price: ● Issue: Winter 2012 ● Reviewer: John Hansell ● Category: Bourbon/Tennessee Whiskey
The key to bourbons that use wheat instead of rye (like this Weller), is to get the right amount of wood influence to balance the sweet notes and add depth. This whiskey does a great job of it. Notes of dark fruit (blackberry, plum, blueberry), layered sweetness (maple syrup, toffee, caramel), and dried spice (cinnamon, vanilla). Soft, pleasant finish.