W.L. Weller 12 Year Old

W.L. Weller 12 Year Old
Whisky W.L. Weller 12 Year Old
Country United States
Type Bourbon
Cask American Oak
Age 12 years old
Abv 45%
Rating 87/100
Reviews of W.L. Weller 12 Year Old
says on August 5, 2020
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 90/100
Finish strength: Medium
Color: Mahogany, Henna notes

General description

This 2017 “Rare Bourbon” was purchased as a result of my entry being drawn from the November 2017 Rare Bourbon Idaho State Liquor Lottery. Opened on 27-04-2018, the sparse review below was written before my nose and palate matured. I look forward to securing another bottle for future go-around. You should too!

WELLER 12 YEAR OLD VITAL STATS:
– Category: Wheated Bourbon
– Region: Kentucky, USA
– Distillery: Buffalo Trace
– Mash Bill: unknown, but likely similar to other Weller releases: Corn: 70%; Wheat: 14-16%; Malted Barley: 16-14%
– Cask: New Charred Oak
– Age: 12 Years
– Barrel Char: #4
– Barrel Entry Proof: 114
– ABV: 45% (90 Proof)
– Purchase Price: $32.95 USD in Idaho (Dec 2017)

ENJOYMENT METHOD:
I drank this spirit neat, from 8 oz Mason jelly jars with fellow fisherman, hunter and good friend, Bud Lancaster.

Nose

Simple syrup, circus peanuts, with hints of red licorice and just enough bourbon sweetness. What a dangerous confectionery. It is a good thing there’s a hint of cinnamon to break the sweetness up.

Palate

Sweet oak and vanilla with hints of citrus slip across the tongue. Careful sipping adds cherry and a nice white pepperiness. As the glass draws empty, oak comes barreling in.

Balance, Body, Feel and Look:
Superbly balanced and with a full body its oily mouth feel is fantastic. In the Glencairn the juice at first coats then the curtain breaks to long clinging legs falling back into an auburn and polished mahogany coloured pool.

Finish

Weller 12 year old lingers only a short time, then fades to warm the throat. This bourbon begs another taste.

says on October 24, 2019
Would you buy this again? No
Rating: 83/100
Color: Tawny

General description

Almost syrupy in it's sweetness. My first wheated bourbon so might need to get used to that. I am enjoying it but the price for the "rareness" might be more than I am willing to pay again

says on September 20, 2019
Would you buy this again? Yes
Finish strength: Medium
Color: Auburn, Polished Mahogany

General description

old crow sour mash-very tasty and smooth for a decent priced bourbon.

Nose

neatwa

Palate

warm and effervesent

Finish

lingering beautiful satisfaction

says on June 1, 2019
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 93/100
Finish strength: Short
Color: Amber

General description

Very smooth excellent bourbon. Reminds me of Pappy Van Winkle 15yr. Excellent neat.

Nose

Nutty with a hint of caramel, oak, and vanilla.

Palate

A nutty taste with light vanilla and oak. Light spice.

Finish

A nutty flavor with light spice.

says on February 28, 2019
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 88/100
Finish strength: Very long
Color: Tawny

General description

Very sweet bourbon which is right up my alley. Notes of vanilla, cherry, cookies, and oak. The heat is tamer in this compared to OWA. Mouth feel is a bit on the light side... if this were bottled at a higher proof it would be absolutely incredible. Great bourbon for the (retail) price.

Nose

Vanilla, sweet, cherry syrup, faint cinnamon, Nilla wafers

Palate

Bursting with sweet notes at first and then evolves to a nice cinnamon spice, like biting into a gooey chocolate chip cookie at first, toasted marshmallow, medium-light mouth feel, caramel, warming heat

Finish

Light, sweet oakiness, dried cherries, light char, slight bitterness comes in after a while on the tongue but it's not near as strong as the WSR or OWA

says on December 30, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 90/100
Color: Auburn, Polished Mahogany

General description

As delicious and smooth as you would expect.

says on November 4, 2018
Would you buy this again? No
Rating: 75/100
Color: Russetmuscat

General description

I don't see it. What all the hype is about on this one. Not much of an initial flavor on the first, second, or third pull. Might have a bad bottle. Will try again at a different whiskey bar.

says on May 26, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 92/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

exceptionally smooth, beautiful flavor and balance

says on May 25, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 95/100
Color: Chestnutoloroso sherry

General description

Smooth and well rounded. Might be the best bourbon I've had.

says on May 19, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 95/100
Color: Old oak

General description

Sweet and caramel, very balanced and smooth.

says on May 16, 2018
Would you buy this again? No
Rating: 84/100
Color: Deep copper

General description

smooth, vanilla and spice, very pleasant sipper

says on April 16, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 87/100
Color: Mahogany, Henna notes

General description

easy drinking, smooth, and caramel forward... really a solid drink

says on February 22, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 90/100
Color: Brown sherry

General description

great drink a must have in your collection

says on February 16, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 86/100
Color: Mahogany, Henna notes

General description

Very smooth and mature. Great body. Oak and butterscotch stand out. Long spicy finish

says on January 8, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 88/100
Color: Burnt umber

General description

Much better than the Reserve. Smooth, creamy and not too sweet. A good sipper.

says on December 25, 2017
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 85/100
Color: Russetmuscat

General description

didn't want to open this one. I got another one and I enjoyed every sip taste Carmel burn all of this one.

says on December 10, 2017
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 78/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

heat coming through, enjoyable but not what I hoped for from the nose

says on November 10, 2017
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 90/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

smooth. little burn. some vanilla and spice

says on June 4, 2017
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 79/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

sweet upfront, unexpected spicey finish with 2017 edition

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Flavour profile

  • Vanilla
  • Sweet
  • Spice
  • Oak
  • Apple
  • Toffee
  • Sugar
  • Rich
  • Herb
  • Cinnamon
  • Caramel
  • Bourbon
  • Oily
  • Good
  • Complex
  • Chocolate
  • Bitter
  • Medium length
  • Wheat
  • Varnish
  • Toast
  • Mint
  • Juicy
  • Cream
  • Character
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