Review #545; Bourbon #133: William Larue Weller (2020)

This BTAC bottling comes to us from Buffalo Trace distiller as part of their yearly limited release. A wheated bourbon, 2020’s offering comes in at 12.5 years old. Let us see how this offering holds up.

ABV: 67.25%

Nose: Strong Cherry, Vanilla Bean, tobacco leaf, Dark chocolate, black pepper,

Palate: Thick oily mouthfeel. Heavy cherry, tannins, tobacco leaf, allspice,

Finish: Medium length finish. Warm and Dry. Cherry, tobacco leaf, dark chocolate, black pepper, allspice, tannins

Rating: 8/10

This bottling holds up pretty well to the one other WLW I have got to try. Loads of sweetness, good oak structure, and spices round out for a rich and layered experience. No surprise this holds up very well to me.

1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out.

2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice.

3 | Bad | Multiple flaws.

4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but better exists.

5 | Good | Good, just fine.

6 | Very Good | A cut above.

7 | Great | Well above average

8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional.

9 | Incredible | An all time favorite

10 | Perfect | Perfect