Weller Special Reserve

A little background

The W.L. Weller bottles are the coveted “Wheated” bourbons released by Buffalo Trace Distillery with Special Reserve being the lowest priced and most available of the line.  It is non-age stated and comes in at 90⁰.  Anyone familiar with bourbon know of the Weller line and its relation to the high-end Van Winkle bourbon line.  Retail price is around $18.

(Tasted neat from a Glencairn.)

Color in the glass 

Light Gold

Nose

Spirit driven, light and fruity…pear, tangerine, pineapple, lemon grass, and slight vanilla

Palate

Light custard, Pawpaw fruit, lemon, and pineapple. Very little oak influence.

Finish

Short and tart with citrus zest, and vanilla.

In closing

I couldn’t find anything off putting with this bottle and for the most part found the light fruity body to be slightly refreshing.  Despite the name this is nothing “special” just a solid entry level bourbon.