The release of Weller CYPB (Craft Your Perfect Bourbon) was an exciting and highly anticipated event for bourbon enthusiasts. As an expert sommelier and brewer, I was eagerly awaiting the opportunity to taste this unique expression of Weller bourbon.
The project to create Weller CYPB began in 2015, with the goal of crafting a wheated bourbon that would showcase the best qualities of Weller's distilling process. Wheated bourbons are known for their smooth and mellow flavor profiles, thanks to the use of wheat as the secondary grain in the mash bill, instead of the more commonly used rye.
To achieve the desired flavor profile, Weller CYPB was aged for around 8 years. Aging bourbon in oak barrels allows it to develop complex flavors and aromas, as well as mellow out any harsh edges. The decision to age the bourbon on the highest floors of the rickhouse was a deliberate one, as these upper floors tend to experience higher temperatures and greater fluctuations in temperature, which can accelerate the aging process and result in a more robust and flavorful bourbon.
In terms of proof, Weller CYPB was bottled between 90 – 99 proof. Proof is a measure of the alcohol content in a spirit, with higher proof indicating a higher alcohol percentage. The range of 90 – 99 proof suggests that Weller CYPB falls within the standard range for bourbon, providing a balance between bold flavors and smoothness.
After three years of meticulous crafting and aging, the first release of Weller CYPB finally occurred in 2018. This release was met with great excitement and quickly became sought after by bourbon enthusiasts and collectors alike. The limited availability and high demand for Weller CYPB made it a highly coveted release, with bottles often selling out soon after hitting the shelves.
As for the mystery of cramming 8 years into the period from 2015 to 2018, it is indeed a perplexing question. It is possible that the aging process began before the official project started in 2015, or that the bourbon was aged for slightly longer than 8 years. Unfortunately, without further information, we can only speculate on the specifics of the aging timeline.
Weller CYPB was released in 2018 after a project that started in 2015 and involved aging a wheated bourbon for around 8 years on the highest floors of the rickhouse. The result was a bourbon bottled between 90 – 99 proof, offering a balance of flavors and smoothness. The release of Weller CYPB created a buzz in the bourbon community, with its limited availability and high demand making it a prized addition to any collection.