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My favorite alternative to Weller is definitely Weller

I would say if you can't find pappys or weller, just grab a bottle of laphroaig 10, virtually identical 😉

Thank you for the video. Finally someone who really understands alternatives. Love the content and don’t sweat the small stuff!!!

The wheated BT Kosher lol, but the only bourbon that has reminded me of Weller is SoutherStar. I also get MM vibes on it. I saw this tic-tok and was pissed too!

The only whiskey reviewer I still follow. Great video!

This is great. Every single buffalo trace product i've tried tastes almost the same to me. I'm not crazy!!!

So glad you did this video. As a Buffalo trace fan, it sucks that everything they make is hard to find, but there’s a reason for that. Their products have a unique fruit forward flavor profile that you really can’t find from other distilleries. I’ve always hated the logic that other wheaters from other distilleries are the most similar because they aren’t. So shut it tik Tok ers. Just go out and hunt.

If I can't find Weller SR, I smile and remember that it really isnt that good, or because I simply just wasn't looking... because it really isn't that good.

I have a decent source for Weller at SRP. I've been able to score Special Reserve (have a bottle at the moment), been able to snag the 12 Year twice, and the Antique once... all at SRP. Tried the SiB at a bar last weekend (a pour for the price of a bottle of the 12 year 😂). It was very good, but not worth the secondary market price I see it for - just as every hard-to-find ridiculously marked-up Bourbon is not worth it.

Pretty smart suggestions there, Matt. Good luck on your surgery

This is a good take that I haven't actually seen a video on before.

good luck with the operation brother

Best of luck to you on your surgery ---- CHEERS!

Yeah. The BT profile is too distinctive for there to be an alternative.

Great video. BT does something to Weller that nobody what does

I will give one cheat code that is VERY overlooked (mostly because it's discontinued). Belle Meade Reserve. This 108.3 proof bottle is actually a high rye mash bill but comes across as pretty red fruit heavy like Weller 107. It's got a slightly nutty mid palate but not like Heaven Hill or Beam products. It's very faint and actually compliments the honey, caramel, and fruit notes. Weller Full Proof can have a little bit of that profile but it mostly disappears when proofed down for the 107, 12 year, and SR bottles. Yes, I'm recommending something discontinued BUT it's still very available online and in many retailers. My local Total Wine just marked down bottles they have had on shelf for over a year to $35. Maybe the best $35 I've spent on whiskey in the past year (and I got a Weller 12 for $35 in a raffle).

Excellent review. Thank you.

Great info Matt, this is such an overblown issue with so many, if they don’t listen, can’t help em, stay healthy Matt

Good video. Thanks man. Hope all went well with your procedure.

I would venture to assume most people out there can't pick out the Weller in a BT blind lineup. I also think there is similar stuff out there, that may have a little different profile, but are close enough in experience to Weller to recommend. I personally pick out a lot of the same notes on Bardstown Origin white label. Good video though. Hope your recover is going well!

Buffalo Trace has a great whiskey lineup. got a bottle of Eagle Rare I need to pop open and try

Good luck Mr Porter, or should I say I hope it went well and I wish you a smooth recovery. Cheers Mr Porter

@adhdwhiskey You are dead on with this video. I've always found Buffalo Trace and Weller SR to be pretty comparable bottles. I prefer the Buffalo Trace (it's actually my favorite sub 100 proof bottle that comes out from Sazerac not named Sazerac) to Weller. I've done multiple blinds with EHT smb, Buffalo Trace, Blanton's, Weller Sr, Weller 12, and Hancocks Reserve and Buffalo Trace wins pretty much every time BUT the lineups are all very similar. I've thrown Makers into that lineup and it was very noticeable. Makers 46 is more comparable, to me at least. That French Oak offers some more comparable tasting notes. If you like Weller, cool. If you have never owned Weller or any other Saz bottle I recommend being patient. Don't overpay because the bottles are hard to find. Weller SR is a bottom shelf whiskey that is made to be mixed.

Speedy recovery Matt.

This is big important. I really appreciate you taking flavor into account for once as opposed to just the recipe. You’re a dawg big guy.

Get well soon Matt! Cheers🥃🥃

Best wishes on speedy and complete recovery! Thanks for speaking the truth...each distillery has unique profiles...and many have the same mash bill...it is as you say. Different people, different resources, different techniques, and different environments...these all have an impact on the flavor profiles. Glad there are different tastes out there...because most days I want something different than what I had the day before.

Thinking about you Matt! You are going to be so happy and healthy afterwards! Cheers brother!

About time someone said it. I watched one an alternative to eagle rare and they were just all 10 years old. The first one was Russel’s 10 which is nothing like eagle rare.

You make a good point. I wonder how some of the Benchmarks would stack up. Top Floor, Bonded and Single Barrel are pretty damn good.

I agree with you completely. Other suggestions that are findable and not outrageously priced are any of the benchmark lineup. In fact I think those are a good match and would like to see a blind comparison. Also ancient ancient age the 10 star really surprised me as being fairly similar to buffalo trace and would prob be a good alternative to the special reserve.

Nice vid Matt.

7:26 C'mon Matt... the first rule of Rebel 10 Club is...

Watching your videos makes my want to drink whiskey ... that's a compliment 😁

When I blind any Weller against another wheated bourbon, it's not because I think they're similar, it's to find out which wheated bourbon I actually prefer once I can't see the label. I agree that it's not fair to call other wheated bourbons alternatives to Weller(s) because they're too different as you said. I think folks should regularly do blinds to find out what they REALLY like especially when it's an allocated bottle v. a bottle that's easier to get. Great content. Good luck on your surgery. Cheers!

Agreed. What about Bowman products, which are supposedly Buffalo Trace distillate? Good luck with your surgery.

Spot on. I’m happy you cleared this up. Because I was also led astray by this same information. I got the makers mark cask strength 😂😂😂

Get em, Portski. This video seemed very therapeutic for you. 🤜

Hope everything goes well.

Dude you’re funny. Factual information though and only you can put this into context the way you do. First congratulations on your blend that appears to be a hit. Continued success at Barrel king. Second you’ll do fine with the surgery it’s just like flipping burgers to these dentist I had open heart surgery and though it was scary when it was over it was the best thing I could have done. I feel great now. Enjoy!!

Great video. I completely agree.

Hey Matt, If you want an alternative that actually Tastes like weller full proof or 107, just do a 50/50 blend of maker’s mark cask strength and yellow stone single barrel private select. Very, very close flavor profile. I dare you to try it 😉. Just subbed! Love your ridiculous, funny commentary. If you want a super close alternative to weller 12yr, blend 50/50 Eagle rare 10yr and Pendleton midnight. Try and find the differences.

I do enjoy the Ben Holladay BiB soft red wheat, but I'll take the Horse Soldier wheated barrel strength or the small batch all day long. The Antique 107 is a good bottle at MSRP.

Weller is an interesting one. Red/Blue is good, Black is terrible, and all are very over priced. People love drinking what they see on TV though and BT's advertise game is on point. EHT SR is a different mash bill but one could easily argue that is not truly a BT product either.

That’s one of your best videos

I totally agree here. However, Matt, please try a blind between WSR and David Nicholson,(white label). The only difference I found was the proof

Weller Antique 107 is one my top 5 favorites. Just wish there was a way to get it at a decent price.

Such a great video. I never go blipitiby-blah-blah-blipitiby-blah blah unless I am in line at Taco Bell. Hope you are doing great with your procedures Stud and I cannot wait for the April release from BK. I need my Porter release!!

I’ll take the tick toker’s advice over some tik tok twatwaffle’s every time. Thanks Matt and GL on the forthcoming procedure. Will drink to your good health this week.

Want an alternative to pappy 12yr lot b? I know its not the most desirable one, but its pretty good. Its alternative isnt exactly cheap, but its fairly/some what easy to find, and taste exactly like it. Willet 8yr wheated, the black bottle. I shit you not. My brother has the willet, i have the lot b. We blinded them, could not tell the difference.

The sound effects at 6:20 reminded me of the Plants vs Zombies guy… then I realized you look like him too 🤣

Very interesting, and educational. Thanks, and cheers!

100% correct. But what distillery gives you Buffalo Trace vibes? I thought Woodinville gave me some strong cherry notes. Any others?

Great video! I thought you said Taco Belly! Omg. That’s my new name for Taco Bell.

Best alternative to Weller Full Proof is Weller Antique 107...

Who else knows exactly who the parkour guy is that he talks about in the intro KEKW

You are right. Nothing else needs to be said

Buffalo Trace (in my opinion) is most definitely the closest secondary option (for Weller SR at least)

I couldn’t agree with you more Good luck your procedure

I have been called for 3 different Pappy's in the last 2 months. Build you relationships with Local Stores! Good Luck with you surgery and Implants, Brother!

I’m here… run it Matt!! 🥃

Good luck on the surgery, brother.

Let’s see that shiny new grill 🦷 ✨ 🥃

@ADHD Whiskey Matt, why you calling me out? 😂😂😂😂 JK! Great to see your doing well, everything here in West Michigan is good, just need you back around here. That would be a Blast!

Great video 👍

@ADHD Whiskey - WTWT you missed the closest one... What about the BT Kosher Wheated??? 😉👍

Hope all is well. Don't sweat the petty stuff and pet the sweaty stuff.

Totally agree. In my opinion most BT products tastes too similar to justify having so many different bottles from them

Bit weller SR and Green River wheated are indistinguishable from each other.

Yup

Makes a lot of sense!

Videos like this makes the comment section better😂

Matt, I agree 💯

Matt, you always never something make no sense not to me!

Speedy Recovery Matt!!

You need too check the YEAST. 😮

I can find Weller more than I can find regular Buffalo trace

Good luck with the surgery bro, you got this! “And now I understand fake breasts”

I endorse the argument of this video. I've always said that Eagle Rare is the closest alternative to most of the Weller line.

I like RAGE Matt. 😂

Makes sense to me!

God damn Matty…truth!

100% facts

👏 He is the WTWT for a reason.

Gotta wear your Crocs.....when you watch tik toks......or your not a fox!

Benchmark line!!!!!

Buffalo Trace Kosher Wheat

Matt! Any mattmadness this year???

Good luck with the surgery, you sweet boy

It’s been my experience you can find anything on TikTok, except accuracy

Wait. What?

Never enjoy hearing anyone called an idiot. Hope the work on your teeth goes well! Lucky chance to start over! Yes women do appreciate guys taking care of their skin! My husband uses something else but the outcome is what matters! The Weller Single Barrel is my preference. I can’t find it anymore.

Good luck on your dental surgery

Great video and exactly correct. Only Coca-Cola can make Coke. Everything else is a cola. Not necessarily bad, but not Coke.

The good honest truth.

Tiktok is wrong? Really? Who woulda thunk it?

As others have said, the only alternative to Weller is Weller.

Good luck with your surgery, hope everything goes smooth and easy!! Also you nailed it with the Weller alternatives and that fake breasts are exactly the same as dental implants 😂😂

Best of luck with your Op dude. I’ll bet you feel much better when all is said and done.