JimR Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 I'm new to this forum. I've been reading for a while and finally decided to join in.Now for the good stuff!I enjoy a wheated bourbon from time to time for a change and was looking to try something other than MM for my next purchase. I have some ORVW 15 and I've found some W.L. Weller locally and I'm interested in some opinions from those who might have sampled the Wellers.Weller Antique (7 summers old?)- mid to upper $20s.Weller Centennial - on sale $29Weller SR - on sale $16I know it is somewhat subjective, but given the choices and price, what is the best buy?Thanks in advance.Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbuzbee Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 Welcome to the forum, Jim. I have never seen any of the Weller products here in Ohio but to interject, don't forget there is a soon to be released WL Weller 12 yo Antique Collection I'm hoping that is on the shelfs during the festival next month.Cheers,Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barturtle Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 Hello and welcome,In addition to Makers, Van Winkle and Weller; Old Fitzgerald and Kentucky Tavern are also wheated bourbons (I think that completes the list).Although I haven't had any of the standard bottlings of Weller recently, I would recommend the Weller 12yr 90proof as well as one of my regular pours, Old Fitzgerald 1849 8yr.Also though they may be harder to find, I really enjoy both the Heritage Collection wheaters, W L Weller Centennial 10yr and Very Special Old Fitzgerald 12yr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck_Osborn Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 For my tastes, I certainly enjoy the Centennial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaz7 Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 I enjoy the Centennial. But, at $30.00, there's a lot available that you may enjoy. Even at $20., there are some good values. But if you just want to go for a Weller, then Centinnial I think it should be. Remember everyone's taste is different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Weber Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 The Centennial is quite nice, however, I really enjoy the Weller 12 year old. You will find that it is priced comparably to MM.Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Reserve Posted August 29, 2005 Share Posted August 29, 2005 Either Antique or Sr. They are both very good bourbons and both great values to boot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nysquire Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 The Centennial is very nice, but if you have the opportunity to get ORVW 15 yo, buy it allllll. If you do not like it, I'll buy it from you... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimR Posted August 30, 2005 Author Share Posted August 30, 2005 Thank you all for the welcome!I do have ORVW 15 available right now, although it has a sticker that reads "specially selected by .........". I don't know how that differs from regular ORVW. They also have 10 yo and a few others.I was under the impression that the Antique line were older than 7 years (its 107 proof BTW).I do have a few BT bottlings such as Stagg, ERSB, ETL and BT and enjoy them very much along with my standard WTs and EC 12 (I haven't actually cracked open the Stagg yet). I have not seen Weller 12 around locally.I'm in the market for a good wheater, besides the before mentioned MM and ORVW..........so keep the good advice comming.Thanks,Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNbourbon Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 ...I was under the impression that the Antique line were older than 7 years (its 107 proof BTW)...The 'Old Weller Antique 107' is not part of the 'Antique Collection' -- which consists of George T. Stagg, Eagle Rare 17yo and Sazerac rye (18 years old), and soon the new William Larue Weller barrel-proof wheater. The Antique 107 is basically the W.L. Weller Special Reserve 7yo/90 at higher proof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimR Posted August 30, 2005 Author Share Posted August 30, 2005 That explains it.........thanks Tim.Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrbnBorderline Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 Antique...Antique...Antique...Antique...Antique...Antique...Antique...Antique...Antique...Antique...Antique...Antique...Antique...Antique...Antique...Antique...Antique...Antique...Antique...Antique...Antique...Antique...Antique...Antique...Antique...Antique...Antique...Antique...Antique...Antique... It's currently my daily pour - to be supplemented by OGD 114 soon. I like the Antique the best of the Weller's, with Centennial next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BourbonJoe Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 Antique...Antique...Antique...Antique...Antique...Antique...Antique...Antique...Antique...Antique...Antique...Antique...Antique...Antique...Antique...Antique...Antique...Antique...Antique...Antique...Antique...Antique...Antique...Antique...Antique...Antique...Antique...Antique...Antique...Antique... Can I take it from this that you like the Old Weller Antique 107? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrbnBorderline Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 Antique...Antique...Antique...Antique...Antique...Antique...Antique...Antique...Antique...Antique...Antique...Antique...Antique...Antique...Antique...Antique...Antique...Antique...Antique...Antique...Antique...Antique...Antique...Antique...Antique...Antique...Antique...Antique...Antique...Antique... Can I take it from this that you like the Old Weller Antique 107? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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