Weller C.Y.P.B. Original Wheated Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Weller C.Y.P.B. Original Wheated Straight Bourbon Whiskey
W.L. Weller C.Y.P.B. (Craft Your Perfect Bourbon) is a limited, allocation-only wheated bourbon from Buffalo Trace — and the result of an open experiment where the distillery asked bourbon fans to design their ideal expression. Thousands of votes later, the community settled on an 8-year-old, 95-proof wheated bourbon built from Weller's celebrated wheat recipe. The result is one of the most sought-after bottles in Buffalo Trace's Weller range.
Wheated bourbons replace the traditional rye secondary grain with wheat, giving a softer, rounder, less peppery profile than rye-mash bourbons. C.Y.P.B. delivers exactly that: a nose of honeyed vanilla, baked bread, and soft stone fruit; a palate of caramel, brown sugar, golden raisin, and a gentle oak-spice lift; and a long, smooth finish that carries the wheat's signature roundness without losing structural grip. Bottled at 95 proof, it holds up over a cube and elevates a classic Old Fashioned with a deeper sweetness than standard bourbons.
Weller's wheat-mash recipe shares DNA with Pappy Van Winkle, which is why the range has become one of the most chased in bourbon. C.Y.P.B. is limited and collector-friendly — released annually in small quantities. Pair with our Weller Special Reserve, Weller 12 Year, and Buffalo Trace for a full range tasting. Ships to most US states. Adult-signature required at delivery.
Tasting Notes
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Why Gifted Pour recommends it
This is a bottle with a story worth telling at the gift table: Buffalo Trace invited bourbon fans to design their ideal Weller, and the community settled on an 8-year-old, 95-proof wheated bourbon built on Weller's wheat recipe. That backstory makes it a thoughtful pick for the bourbon enthusiast who follows the category closely, whether you are marking a promotion, a milestone birthday, or Father's Day. Because wheat stands in for rye as the secondary grain, the profile is soft and round rather than peppery: honeyed vanilla, baked bread, and stone fruit on the nose, then caramel, brown sugar, golden raisin, and a gentle lift of oak spice, finishing long and smooth. It rewards a slow pour neat or over a single large cube, and at 95 proof it has the backbone to make a richer, sweeter Old Fashioned. Limited and collector-friendly, it also sits naturally alongside other Weller expressions for anyone building a side-by-side tasting at home.
Pairs well with
- Dark chocolate squares — The bitterness of dark chocolate sets off the bourbon's caramel, brown sugar, and vanilla sweetness.
- After-dinner cigar — A cigar complements the gentle oak spice and long, smooth finish noted in the tasting profile.
- Father's Day gift — Its fan-designed backstory and rich notes of caramel and golden raisin make it a considered bottle for a bourbon-loving dad to savor slowly.
Questions about this bottle
What does C.Y.P.B. stand for?
C.Y.P.B. stands for Craft Your Perfect Bourbon. Buffalo Trace asked bourbon fans to design their ideal expression, and after thousands of votes the community chose an 8-year-old, 95-proof wheated bourbon made from Weller's wheat recipe.
What makes a wheated bourbon different?
A wheated bourbon uses wheat instead of rye as its secondary grain alongside a corn-dominant mash bill. The result is a softer, rounder, less peppery profile than rye-mash bourbons, which is exactly the character C.Y.P.B. is built around.
What does it taste like?
Expect honeyed vanilla, baked bread, and soft stone fruit on the nose, followed by caramel, brown sugar, golden raisin, and a gentle oak-spice lift on the palate. The finish is long and smooth, carrying the wheat's roundness while keeping its structure.
How should the recipient drink it?
Serve it neat or over a single large ice cube in a whiskey glass and let it open up as you sip. At 95 proof it holds up well over ice and makes an Old Fashioned with deeper caramel and vanilla sweetness.
