{"product_id":"w-l-weller-c-y-p-b-wheated-bourbon-whiskey-750ml","title":"W.L. Weller C.Y.P.B. Wheated Bourbon Whiskey 750ml","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eW.L. Weller C.Y.P.B. Wheated Bourbon Whiskey – 95 Proof (47.5% ABV) | 750ml\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmooth, balanced, and created with direct input from bourbon enthusiasts, \u003cstrong\u003eW.L. Weller C.Y.P.B. Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e is a distinctive limited expression from Buffalo Trace Distillery. C.Y.P.B., short for \u003cstrong\u003e“Craft Your Perfect Bourbon,”\u003c\/strong\u003e was developed from an interactive survey that asked whiskey drinkers to select their ideal bourbon recipe, age, proof, and warehouse location. The resulting whiskey uses Weller's signature wheated bourbon recipe, is \u003cstrong\u003eaged for 8 years on the highest warehouse floors\u003c\/strong\u003e, and is bottled at \u003cstrong\u003e47.5% ABV (95 proof)\u003c\/strong\u003e in a \u003cstrong\u003e750ml bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e. Citrus and oak lead into a rounded, balanced palate followed by a medium-long finish with hints of vanilla.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpirit Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExpression:\u003c\/strong\u003e Craft Your Perfect Bourbon (C.Y.P.B.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wheated Bourbon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Buffalo Trace Distillery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Frankfort, Kentucky, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 Years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarehouse Location:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highest Warehouse Floors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol Content:\u003c\/strong\u003e 47.5% ABV (95 Proof)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProfile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Citrus • Oak • Vanilla • Balanced\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProcess \u0026amp; Aging\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eW.L. Weller C.Y.P.B.\u003c\/strong\u003e was created through Buffalo Trace's \u003cstrong\u003eCraft Your Perfect Bourbon\u003c\/strong\u003e project, an interactive experience designed to discover what characteristics bourbon drinkers would select when creating their ideal whiskey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParticipants were asked to make decisions involving important elements of bourbon production, including the \u003cstrong\u003erecipe, warehouse location, age, and bottling proof\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe results pointed toward a \u003cstrong\u003ewheated bourbon recipe\u003c\/strong\u003e, continuing the signature style associated with W.L. Weller. Instead of using rye as the secondary grain, Weller uses \u003cstrong\u003ewheat\u003c\/strong\u003e, contributing to the softer and smoother character for which the brand is known.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsumers also selected extended maturation on the \u003cstrong\u003ehighest floors of the warehouse\u003c\/strong\u003e, where temperatures tend to fluctuate more dramatically throughout Kentucky's changing seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe resulting C.Y.P.B. bourbon is \u003cstrong\u003eaged for 8 years\u003c\/strong\u003e before being bottled at \u003cstrong\u003e95 proof\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating a balance between mature oak character, wheated-bourbon softness, and elevated strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRich amber with warm copper and golden highlights, reflecting eight years of maturation in new charred oak barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light and inviting with distinctive notes of \u003cstrong\u003ecitrus and oak\u003c\/strong\u003e, balancing freshness with mature barrel character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWell-rounded and balanced\u003c\/strong\u003e, showcasing the smooth character associated with Weller's wheated bourbon recipe alongside developed oak and gentle sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-long with lingering \u003cstrong\u003ehints of vanilla\u003c\/strong\u003e, complemented by subtle oak and warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes It Special\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story behind \u003cstrong\u003eW.L. Weller C.Y.P.B.\u003c\/strong\u003e is unlike that of most bourbons because its specifications were influenced directly by bourbon drinkers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuffalo Trace created an interactive experience called \u003cstrong\u003eCraft Your Perfect Bourbon\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing enthusiasts to select the characteristics they believed would create their ideal whiskey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore than \u003cstrong\u003e100,000 bourbon drinkers\u003c\/strong\u003e participated over the course of the project. The consensus favored a \u003cstrong\u003ewheated bourbon recipe aged for eight years on the highest warehouse floors and bottled at 95 proof\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuffalo Trace then took those preferences and produced an actual W.L. Weller expression matching the results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe choice of a wheated recipe connects C.Y.P.B. directly to Weller's historic identity, while its eight-year maturation and high warehouse placement give the expression its own character within the broader Weller portfolio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eC.Y.P.B. has also received significant recognition, including being named \u003cstrong\u003eWorld's Best Bourbon at the 2021 World Whiskies Awards\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eW.L. Weller C.Y.P.B. Wheated Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/strong\u003e is best enjoyed neat, which is Buffalo Trace's recommended serving method.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePour it into a whiskey or Glencairn-style glass and allow it to rest briefly before tasting. This provides time for its citrus, oak, vanilla, and subtle sweetness to develop in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e95 proof\u003c\/strong\u003e, C.Y.P.B. offers enough strength to deliver structure and concentration while remaining approachable for sipping without dilution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small amount of water can also be added to explore additional aromas and flavors, but its balanced profile makes it particularly well suited for enjoying neat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does Weller C.Y.P.B. stand for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eC.Y.P.B. stands for “Craft Your Perfect Bourbon.”\u003c\/strong\u003e The name comes from Buffalo Trace's interactive project that asked bourbon drinkers to select the characteristics of their ideal bourbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the alcohol content of W.L. Weller C.Y.P.B.?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eW.L. Weller C.Y.P.B. is bottled at \u003cstrong\u003e47.5% ABV (95 proof).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long is Weller C.Y.P.B. aged?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeller C.Y.P.B. is \u003cstrong\u003eaged for 8 years\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere is Weller C.Y.P.B. aged?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe barrels used for C.Y.P.B. are aged on the \u003cstrong\u003ehighest warehouse floors\u003c\/strong\u003e, reflecting the preferences selected through Buffalo Trace's Craft Your Perfect Bourbon project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Weller C.Y.P.B. a wheated bourbon?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Weller C.Y.P.B. uses a \u003cstrong\u003ewheated bourbon recipe\u003c\/strong\u003e, meaning wheat replaces rye as the secondary grain. This is consistent with the signature style of the W.L. Weller family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho makes Weller C.Y.P.B.?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eW.L. Weller C.Y.P.B. is produced by \u003cstrong\u003eBuffalo Trace Distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e in Frankfort, Kentucky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does Weller C.Y.P.B. taste like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe official profile describes a \u003cstrong\u003elight aroma of citrus and oak\u003c\/strong\u003e, followed by a well-rounded and balanced palate. The finish is medium-long with \u003cstrong\u003ehints of vanilla\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow was Weller C.Y.P.B. created?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuffalo Trace asked bourbon drinkers to design their ideal bourbon through its \u003cstrong\u003eCraft Your Perfect Bourbon\u003c\/strong\u003e interactive experience. Consumer preferences ultimately resulted in a wheated bourbon aged for eight years on the highest warehouse floors and bottled at 95 proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Weller C.Y.P.B. an annual release?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeller C.Y.P.B. has been released in \u003cstrong\u003elimited quantities\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it substantially less widely available than core Weller expressions such as Special Reserve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat size bottle is this?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing includes one \u003cstrong\u003e750ml bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e of W.L. Weller C.Y.P.B. Wheated Bourbon Whiskey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePricing \u0026amp; Availability\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing includes one \u003cstrong\u003e750ml bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e of \u003cstrong\u003eW.L. Weller C.Y.P.B. 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