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Bourbons: avg 3.2/5 · median 3/5 · range 1–4.5 · 356 rated
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W.L. Weller 12 Year Wheated Bourbon
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Sources split on this one. Breaking Bourbon puts it in the top 2.9% of bourbon, The Bourbon Culture in the bottom 44.6%. Breaking Bourbon gives it 4.5/5, vs. 3/5 for the typical bourbon (306 rated). The Bourbon Culture gives it 7.7/10, vs. 7.8/10 for the typical bourbon (504 rated). Whiskybase gives it 86, vs. 84.2 for the typical bourbon (48 rated).
W.L. Weller 12 Year is a wheated straight bourbon from Buffalo Trace Distillery, made with wheat instead of rye as the secondary grain for a softer, sweeter profile. Aged 12 years and bottled at 90 proof (45% ABV), it offers aromas of almond, creamed corn and toasted vanilla with a long, oaky, smooth finish.
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