Distilled in 2005, this expression from the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection are a hefty 130.4-proof bourbon and one of the absolute favorites in the range. Uncut and unfiltered, it delivers the intense sipping experience that fans have come to expect.
Named after Master Distiller Emeritus Elmer T. Lee, this whiskey is hand-selected and bottled to the taste and standards of Elmer T. Lee himself. Perfectly balanced and rich, as declared by the man who knows how great bourbon should taste.
Drawn from barrels aged in rickhouses constructed by E.H. Taylor over a century ago, the spirit is incredibly smooth. This outstanding bourbon won a Gold medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
The namesake and grandfather of the Weller Bourbon lineup is William Larue Weller, from the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection (BTAC). This is the true Barrel Proof expression of the Weller Brand, bottled Uncut and Unfiltered however it comes out of the barrel. This means the proof changes with each year’s bottling. In 2020, William Larue Weller was bottled at a whopping 134.5 Proof (67.25% ABV).
Hand-sealed, hand-labeled, and individually-numbered, Blanton’s Special Reserve is not only delicious but comes in a state-of-the-art bottle with a statuesque top.
This special Blanton’s is bottled raw and uncut from the barrel, aged in the same section of Warehouse H as Blanton's Private Reserve was over 50 years ago.
The most interesting of the Weller releases is probably Weller CYPB (Craft Your Perfect Bourbon). If it’s not the first “crowdsourced” bourbon, it’s certainly the most prominent. Whiskey enthusiasts are encouraged to visit www.yourperfectbourbon.com and go through the process to “Craft” your ideal bourbon from Buffalo Trace Distillery. Here, you’ll pick some specific details about the bourbon you most enjoy: age, proof, recipe (mash bill), and even barrel locations in the warehouse. The results of thousands of inputs create an “average” desired bourbon that the distillery uses to create Weller C.Y.P.B.
Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve 23 Year Old BourbonAged for 23 years earned five stars from F. Paul Pacult's Spirit Journal, a score of 95 points from Whisky Advocate, and a score of 95 points from the Ultimate Spirits Challenge. This is one of the most highly sought-after bourbons in the world.
