William Larue Weller, the wheated bourbon of the bunch. Wheated bourbons usually are the smooth ones, but since this comes in at a whopping 62.65%, the ABV might have something to say about that!

Nose:
It takes a minute or so before the alcohol gives way to the other scents in the glass, but then there is a small party going on! Chocolate chip cookies it the first thing that stands out, but there is also vanilla and clove, and something crisp. That little freshness seems to be a staple in Buffalo Trace’s whiskies. Sweet cream and sticky toffee pudding as well.

Taste:
The alcohol is very warming, but not as fierce as I expected. Brown sugary sweetness and some fruit as well. Lots of tropical fruit is what I am getting, but I am having a hard time pinpointing which fruits. Highly unexpected but very nice!

Finish:
A looooong finish. Sweet cereal and vanilla. Some alcohol burn at first but that quickly dissapears. This is the first time I am getting some Chili pepper. A bit more bite in the end!

This is good. Very good. I am loving the developments this whiskey goes through. It evolves over time in the glass as well, so you might want to savour this one for a little while. The smoothness really works to the good of the full flavours and the chocolaty fruits of this dram really make me happy!

William Larue Weller, 2008, 62.65%, about 110 euros at Master of Malt.

Nose: 10
Taste: 9
Finish: 9
Overal experience: 10
Price/quality: +1

Total: 39 points