In June 2019, Buffalo Trace launched Weller Full Proof. Its “Full Proof” moniker doesn’t mean it’s bottled at barrel proof, but instead that it is bottled at the same 114 proof that the original distillate was entered into the barrel at. Weller Full Proof joins the Weller family of products that include Weller Special Reserve, Weller Antique 107, Weller 12 Year, Weller C.Y.P.B., and Weller Single Barrel. William Larue Weller is also considered part of the Weller family, but is barrel proof and sports a different bottle and label design because it is released as part of the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection. Weller Full Proof will be released annually with a targeted summer release window.
You’re greeted with a wealth of delectable bakery scents upon pour. Pound cake, crumbled cinnamon and sugar, rich caramel, vanilla extract, and buttercream frosting combine to form a sugar fan’s dream aroma. Classically Weller through and through, with more sweetness being highlighted than other Weller offerings. It’s a bit on the gentle side given its proof, forcing a swirl of the glass to liven it up. This lack of overall intensity is the only thing that holds it back.
A bullish push of sweet vanilla, thick oak, and a cinnamon-caramel slurry demands immediate attention. It’s beautifully rich, with a mouth-coating thickness causing the flavors to stick and further open up over time. The palate nicely lands a cohesive balance between its lavish flavors and a proof that adequately shows them off.
A ramp up in heat causes the bourbon’s cinnamon notes to blossom. As they do, spice is slowly introduced, along with the development of a layer of thick oak. The combination of cinnamon, spice, and oak forms a long lasting and memorable finish that closes the bourbon on a satisfying note.
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