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I am addicted to bourbon. Six months ago, I was assigned an essay about the brown elixir, and I immediately dove in: traveling to Kentucky, touring large and small distilleries, sampling more than 100 bourbons, and interviewing every master distiller, whiskey judge, and bartender I could.
Weller Special Reserve is my personal favorite bourbon, though it was not included in our guide to the best bourbon because we only recommended widely available bottles. This wheated bourbon is reasonably priced, has well-balanced flavors, and a proof level that makes it suitable for sipping and appealing to novices. Let’s see why Weller is the best.