Daniel Weller Emmer Wheat Recipe 12 Year Old, 2023, 47%

This is an oak-led bourbon, balanced by honey and orchard fruits on the palate. Fresh, nutty aromas offer a gentler opening, while baking spice and leather bring a more distinct contrast in the finish. The stated 47% ABV is useful context, though the number alone doesn’t establish how forceful it drinks. The well-rounded palate and complex, oak-forward finish make this an engaging character on paper.

Reviewed by cloudberry compass

Nose

Fresh, nutty aromas.

Palate

Well-rounded with bold oak, honey, and orchard fruits.

Finish

Complex, oak-forward finish with baking spice and leather.