"Buffalo Trace's wheated bourbon line has garnered a cult following for itself, partly due to its connection to the coveted Pappy Van Winkle recipe. However, close to 300 people agreed with the opinion that Weller - especially the entry-level Special Reserve that you can get for around $50 a bottle - is too pricey for what it offers (even when a user managed to snag it for $45, they still considered it overpriced)."
"The vast majority of reviews spoke of the Weller Special Reserve as being thin-tasting and having rather low proof. It also doesn't offer much in the way of flavor expression, so for $50, bourbon fans were disappointed when they could've had something like Russell's Reserve 10 - or, for Buffalo Trace devotees, Eagle Rare. Price tag and flavor aside, the one thing that people were incensed about was the name."
Buffalo Trace's W.L. Weller wheated bourbons attract a cult following due to ties to Pappy Van Winkle, yet Reddit users widely criticized the line. The entry-level Special Reserve, typically around $50, drew complaints of being thin, low proof, and offering little flavor expression for its price. Many reviewers preferred alternatives such as Russell's Reserve 10 or Eagle Rare for similar cost. The "Special Reserve" name provoked particular ire for implying quality not present. Among Weller offerings, Weller Antique 107 earned the most praise as the best value, though buyers recommended finding it under $100 on the secondary market.
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