W. L. Weller 'C.Y.P.B. - Craft Your Perfect Bourbon' The Original Wheated Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Caramel cream, vanilla custard, and softly polished oak rise first, offering a welcoming yet assured introduction to a bourbon shaped as much by intent as by tradition. W. L. Weller C.Y.P.B. “Craft Your Perfect Bourbon” The Original Wheated Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey represents one of the most conceptually distinctive releases in the Weller portfolio, born from a direct dialogue between Buffalo Trace and the bourbon community. Rather than refining an existing expression, this bottling was designed from the ground up to embody what devoted enthusiasts believed a modern Weller should be, making it a rare convergence of heritage recipe and contemporary vision.

Product Details:

• Mash Bill: Wheated Bourbon (corn, wheat, malted barley)
• ABV: 47.5%
• Proof: 95
• Distiller: Harlen Wheatley

Sensory Description:

The palate is expressive and finely tuned, opening with notes of honeyed corn, vanilla bean, and light toffee before moving into baking spice, cinnamon stick, and gently toasted oak. Wheat lends a smooth, rounded mouthfeel that keeps the whiskey supple and composed, allowing flavors of baked apple, caramel cream, and subtle cocoa to unfold without sharp edges. Compared to higher-proof or longer-aged Weller expressions, C.Y.P.B. emphasizes harmony and approachability, balancing sweetness, spice, and oak in a way that feels deliberate rather than accidental. The finish is medium-long and warming, marked by lingering vanilla, soft spice, and a clean oak frame that invites another sip.

Distiller’s Background:

Buffalo Trace Distillery has long distinguished itself by pairing historical bourbon recipes with thoughtful innovation. Under the leadership of distiller Harlen Wheatley, the distillery has embraced experimentation not by abandoning tradition, but by interrogating it. The W. L. Weller line honors William Larue Weller’s pioneering use of wheat in place of rye, a decision that reshaped bourbon’s texture and accessibility. C.Y.P.B. stands apart within that lineage as a crowd-informed expression, developed following a nationwide initiative that invited bourbon enthusiasts to weigh in on variables such as proof, aging, and warehouse conditions. The result is a bourbon that reflects both Buffalo Trace’s technical discipline and a rare moment of collaborative authorship.

Serving Suggestions:

Enjoy neat or with a small splash of water to open aromatics and enhance the whiskey’s natural sweetness. Serve at room temperature in a Glencairn or tulip-shaped glass to emphasize its layered nose and balanced palate. This is an ideal whiskey for unhurried sipping, well suited to extended tasting sessions where its precision and composure can be fully appreciated.