Weller C.Y.P.B. Bourbon 750ML

Weller C.Y.P.B. Bourbon 750ML is an 8-year wheated Kentucky bourbon bottled at 47.5% ABV (95 proof) from Buffalo Trace Distillery. Named "Best Kentucky Bourbon" at the 2021 World Whiskies Awards, this limited release was literally designed by the public — over 100,000 bourbon drinkers voted on every specification, from mashbill to proof to barrel placement.

Quick Facts: ABV: 47.5% (95 Proof)  |  Origin: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA  |  8-Year Age Statement  |  Distillery: Buffalo Trace

Production & Heritage

Buffalo Trace Distillery, located in Frankfort, Kentucky, traces its roots to 1773 and operates as one of the oldest continuously operating distilleries in the United States, currently owned by Sazerac Company. Weller C.Y.P.B. — short for "Craft Your Perfect Bourbon" — emerged from an unprecedented online campaign in which participants selected their ideal combination of mashbill, age, proof, and warehouse placement. The result: a wheated bourbon (believed to follow the approximate recipe of 76.5% corn, 20% wheat, and 3.5% malted barley) aged for eight years exclusively on the highest floors of Buffalo Trace's warehouses, where greater temperature swings intensify the interaction between spirit and wood. The expression is then bottled at 95 proof without chill filtration details disclosed, making it a singular product within the broader Weller lineup.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: The nose opens with dense butterscotch and Cracker Jack sweetness before shifting to dried orange peel, vanilla, and lightly toasted oak. Behind those initial waves, cinnamon sugar, sweet cream, and a thread of cedary wood add depth.

Taste: The entry is rich and mouth-coating — cherry and toffee arrive first, quickly joined by dark berry fruit and orange peel at mid-palate. Baking spices, allspice, and a distinctive spearmint note emerge as the bourbon reaches full stride, while buttery caramel and pipe tobacco add weight and complexity underneath.

Finish: The finish is long, warm, and layered with soft oak and creamy vanilla bean that lingers well after each sip. Leather and residual butterscotch sweetness round out the close, leaving a dry, satisfying fade.

How to Drink Weller C.Y.P.B.

At 95 proof, C.Y.P.B. drinks comfortably neat or with a single large ice cube that slowly opens up the butterscotch and baking-spice character. A few drops of water can amplify the citrus and cream notes without diminishing structure. Three cocktails that showcase this bourbon well: an Old Fashioned, where the dense caramel and cherry notes hold up against bitters and sugar with authority; a Boulevardier, in which the wheated softness complements sweet vermouth and Campari without being overwhelmed; and a Paper Plane, where the orange peel and spice qualities play naturally alongside Aperol and amaro.

Best For

• Gifting a serious bourbon collector who tracks limited Weller releases
• Side-by-side tasting flights comparing wheated bourbons against rye-forward expressions
• Celebrating a milestone with a bottle that has genuine backstory and critical recognition
• Adding a verified award-winning bourbon to a home bar's top shelf

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Weller C.Y.P.B. taste like? C.Y.P.B. delivers a rich, dessert-driven profile dominated by butterscotch, cherry, dark berry, and baking spices, balanced by soft oak and creamy vanilla on a long finish. The wheated mashbill gives it a rounder, less spicy character than rye-forward bourbons.

How does Weller C.Y.P.B. compare to Weller Antique 107? Antique 107 is bottled at a higher 53.5% ABV and carries no specific age statement, typically presenting a spicier, more assertive profile than C.Y.P.B.'s 95-proof pour. C.Y.P.B.'s eight years of top-floor aging give it more developed oak influence and a creamier, more dessert-forward character.

Is Weller C.Y.P.B. good for sipping neat? Yes — at 47.5% ABV it strikes a balance between intensity and approachability that makes it an excellent neat pour. The proof is high enough to carry flavor without requiring water, though a few drops can enhance the citrus and cream notes.

Where is Weller C.Y.P.B. made? C.Y.P.B. is produced at Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky, one of the oldest continuously operating distilleries in the United States. All Weller expressions are distilled and aged on the Buffalo Trace campus.

What foods pair well with Weller C.Y.P.B.? Smoked pork belly works well against the butterscotch and oak; dark chocolate truffles mirror the dessert-forward palate; pecan pie echoes the caramel and baking-spice notes; aged Gouda complements the creamy texture; and stone-fruit cobbler highlights the cherry and vanilla character.

What sizes does Weller C.Y.P.B. come in? Weller C.Y.P.B. is released in the standard 750ml bottle format.

Is Weller C.Y.P.B. worth the price? C.Y.P.B. positions as a limited-release, premium expression within the Weller portfolio, carrying both an 8-year age statement and a Double Gold from the San Francisco World Spirits Competition. At suggested retail it represents strong value for an aged, award-winning wheated bourbon, though secondary-market pricing can far exceed that baseline.

Why Weller C.Y.P.B.?

No other bourbon on the market was crowdsourced by over 100,000 consumers, and the result speaks for itself — a Double Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, Gold at the Denver International Spirits Competition, and the title of Best Kentucky Bourbon at the 2021 World Whiskies Awards. The eight-year top-floor aging protocol produces a heat-cycle intensity that sets C.Y.P.B. apart from the rest of the Weller range, delivering richer oak integration and a denser body than its stablemates at a similar proof. For collectors and drinkers who want a wheated bourbon backed by both public enthusiasm and critical hardware, few bottles carry this kind of documented pedigree.