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The Scotchy Bourbon Boys conduct a comprehensive blind tasting of
the entire Weller bourbon lineup to determine which expression
truly reigns supreme based solely on taste.

• Full Weller lineup includes Special Reserve, Antique 107, 12
Year, Full Proof, CYPB, and William LaRue Weller
• Tasting conducted completely blind with color-coded samples to
eliminate bias
• William LaRue Weller unanimously wins first place with its
exceptional rich caramel profile
• CYPB (Craft Your Perfect Bourbon) surprisingly takes second
place overall
• Weller Full Proof secures third with its distinctive candy
apple and cinnamon notes
• Weller Antique 107 lands in fourth place despite its popularity
among bourbon enthusiasts
• The highly sought-after Weller 12 Year unexpectedly places
fifth in the lineup
• Weller Special Reserve finishes last but is still acknowledged
as a quality bourbon
• Price and availability don't necessarily correlate with quality
when tasting blind
• Super Nash and Tiny experience palate fatigue and use water and
other spirits to reset
• Even the lowest-ranked Weller expressions are considered
excellent bourbons

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A heated debate erupts as Super Nash and Tiny embark on a
comprehensive blind tasting of the entire Weller bourbon lineup,
revealing surprising favorites and challenging preconceptions
about these coveted wheated bourbons.

The duo meticulously samples six expressions—Weller Special
Reserve, Weller 12 Year, Weller Antique 107, Weller Full Proof,
Weller CYPB, and the prestigious William LaRue Weller—with no
knowledge of which is which. What follows is a genuine,
unfiltered evaluation based purely on taste preferences rather
than reputation or price tag.

"Brown sugar, cinnamon bun, and caramel" notes dominate the
conversation as they work through uniquely color-coded samples,
discovering significant flavor differences despite all
expressions sharing the same wheated bourbon DNA. Super Nash and
Tiny's palates pick up distinctive profiles ranging from "pure
caramel" to "candy apple with cinnamon," highlighting how aging
conditions and proof points transform Buffalo Trace's beloved
distillate.

When the bottles are finally revealed, William LaRue Weller
unanimously claims first place, confirming its reputation as an
exceptional limited release. However, several rankings prove
genuinely surprising, particularly the performance of Weller CYPB
and Full Proof compared to the highly allocated Weller 12 Year.
These results challenge conventional wisdom about which Weller
expressions truly deliver the best drinking experience.

Between passionate disagreements about rankings and hilarious
confusion during the reveal, the tasting demonstrates why blind
evaluation remains the ultimate test of quality. For bourbon
enthusiasts chasing allocated Weller bottles, this episode
provides valuable insight into which expressions might actually
deserve the hunt—and which might be sitting overlooked on
shelves.

Whether you're a seasoned Weller collector or bourbon curious,
join us for this entertaining and informative journey through
Buffalo Trace's most celebrated wheated bourb


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