W.L. Weller C.Y.P.B. Wheated Bourbon Whiskey – 95 Proof (47.5% ABV) | 750ml

Smooth, balanced, and created with direct input from bourbon enthusiasts, W.L. Weller C.Y.P.B. Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is a distinctive limited expression from Buffalo Trace Distillery. C.Y.P.B., short for “Craft Your Perfect Bourbon,” 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 aged for 8 years on the highest warehouse floors, and is bottled at 47.5% ABV (95 proof) in a 750ml bottle. Citrus and oak lead into a rounded, balanced palate followed by a medium-long finish with hints of vanilla.

Key Details

• Spirit Type: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

• Expression: Craft Your Perfect Bourbon (C.Y.P.B.)

• Style: Wheated Bourbon

• Producer: Buffalo Trace Distillery

• Origin: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA

• Age: 8 Years

• Warehouse Location: Highest Warehouse Floors

• Alcohol Content: 47.5% ABV (95 Proof)

• Bottle Size: 750ml

• Profile: Citrus • Oak • Vanilla • Balanced

Process & Aging

W.L. Weller C.Y.P.B. was created through Buffalo Trace's Craft Your Perfect Bourbon project, an interactive experience designed to discover what characteristics bourbon drinkers would select when creating their ideal whiskey.

Participants were asked to make decisions involving important elements of bourbon production, including the recipe, warehouse location, age, and bottling proof.

The results pointed toward a wheated bourbon recipe, continuing the signature style associated with W.L. Weller. Instead of using rye as the secondary grain, Weller uses wheat, contributing to the softer and smoother character for which the brand is known.

Consumers also selected extended maturation on the highest floors of the warehouse, where temperatures tend to fluctuate more dramatically throughout Kentucky's changing seasons.

The resulting C.Y.P.B. bourbon is aged for 8 years before being bottled at 95 proof, creating a balance between mature oak character, wheated-bourbon softness, and elevated strength.

Appearance

Rich amber with warm copper and golden highlights, reflecting eight years of maturation in new charred oak barrels.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Light and inviting with distinctive notes of citrus and oak, balancing freshness with mature barrel character.

Palate: Well-rounded and balanced, showcasing the smooth character associated with Weller's wheated bourbon recipe alongside developed oak and gentle sweetness.

Finish: Medium-long with lingering hints of vanilla, complemented by subtle oak and warmth.

What Makes It Special

The story behind W.L. Weller C.Y.P.B. is unlike that of most bourbons because its specifications were influenced directly by bourbon drinkers.

Buffalo Trace created an interactive experience called Craft Your Perfect Bourbon, allowing enthusiasts to select the characteristics they believed would create their ideal whiskey.

More than 100,000 bourbon drinkers participated over the course of the project. The consensus favored a wheated bourbon recipe aged for eight years on the highest warehouse floors and bottled at 95 proof.

Buffalo Trace then took those preferences and produced an actual W.L. Weller expression matching the results.

The 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.

C.Y.P.B. has also received significant recognition, including being named World's Best Bourbon at the 2021 World Whiskies Awards.

How to Enjoy

W.L. Weller C.Y.P.B. Wheated Bourbon Whiskey is best enjoyed neat, which is Buffalo Trace's recommended serving method.

Pour 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.

At 95 proof, C.Y.P.B. offers enough strength to deliver structure and concentration while remaining approachable for sipping without dilution.

A 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Weller C.Y.P.B. stand for?

C.Y.P.B. stands for “Craft Your Perfect Bourbon.” The name comes from Buffalo Trace's interactive project that asked bourbon drinkers to select the characteristics of their ideal bourbon.

What is the alcohol content of W.L. Weller C.Y.P.B.?

W.L. Weller C.Y.P.B. is bottled at 47.5% ABV (95 proof).

How long is Weller C.Y.P.B. aged?

Weller C.Y.P.B. is aged for 8 years.

Where is Weller C.Y.P.B. aged?

The barrels used for C.Y.P.B. are aged on the highest warehouse floors, reflecting the preferences selected through Buffalo Trace's Craft Your Perfect Bourbon project.

Is Weller C.Y.P.B. a wheated bourbon?

Yes. Weller C.Y.P.B. uses a wheated bourbon recipe, meaning wheat replaces rye as the secondary grain. This is consistent with the signature style of the W.L. Weller family.

Who makes Weller C.Y.P.B.?

W.L. Weller C.Y.P.B. is produced by Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky.

What does Weller C.Y.P.B. taste like?

The official profile describes a light aroma of citrus and oak, followed by a well-rounded and balanced palate. The finish is medium-long with hints of vanilla.

How was Weller C.Y.P.B. created?

Buffalo Trace asked bourbon drinkers to design their ideal bourbon through its Craft Your Perfect Bourbon interactive experience. Consumer preferences ultimately resulted in a wheated bourbon aged for eight years on the highest warehouse floors and bottled at 95 proof.

Is Weller C.Y.P.B. an annual release?

Weller C.Y.P.B. has been released in limited quantities, making it substantially less widely available than core Weller expressions such as Special Reserve.

What size bottle is this?

This listing includes one 750ml bottle of W.L. Weller C.Y.P.B. Wheated Bourbon Whiskey.

Pricing & Availability

This listing includes one 750ml bottle of W.L. Weller C.Y.P.B. Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, aged for 8 years and bottled at 95 proof (47.5% ABV). Available now while supplies last.

Brand Story

The W.L. Weller name honors William Larue Weller, born in 1825 and remembered for his association with a distinctive bourbon recipe that used wheat in place of rye. This approach created a softer and smoother style that became central to the identity of Weller bourbon.

Today, W.L. Weller is produced by Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky. The portfolio explores the Original Wheated Bourbon style through different ages, proofs, barrel selections, and special releases.

W.L. Weller C.Y.P.B. represents one of the most unusual expressions in that family. Instead of beginning solely with specifications chosen inside the distillery, Buffalo Trace asked bourbon enthusiasts what they wanted in their ideal whiskey.

Their collective preferences resulted in an 8-year-old wheated bourbon matured on the highest warehouse floors and bottled at 95 proof. Buffalo Trace transformed those preferences into C.Y.P.B.—Craft Your Perfect Bourbon—creating a distinctive Weller expression shaped by the tastes of bourbon drinkers themselves.