My Analysis and Critique of Whiskey
My approach to whiskey evaluation is anchored in a positive anticipation for each tasting experience, withholding judgment until the spirit itself provides evidence to the contrary. The whiskey domain is expansive, fascinating, and replete with complex flavors that deserve a comprehensive and impartial assessment. While individual tastes naturally vary, no single preference is superior; each holds intrinsic value. Although I keep an appreciation for all whiskey varieties, I possess a particular fondness for bourbon and rye. My reviews will reflect honest, expertly informed opinions; however, perspectives may vary, and that diversity of opinion is both expected and welcomed.
Weller 12-Year Tasting Notes/ Review
Weller 12-Year, the bottle I’ll be reviewing today, first hit the market in 2001 as a $20 bottle. A wheated bourbon with an undisclosed mash bill, it’s produced at the ever-popular Buffalo Trace distillery and is bottled at 45% ABV. Although the MSRP is around $49, actual sightings of a bottle more commonly come with price tags hovering around the $200-$300 range.