Weller CYPB vs Weller Full Proof: Which Wins?

Discover the differences between Weller CYPB vs Weller Full Proof in this in-depth comparison and decide which Bourbon is better for You!

Weller CYPB

Nose	Cherry, butterscotch, maple
Palate	Oak, vanilla, cinnamon
Finish	Ripe fruit, vanilla, cinnamon
Alcohol content	95 proof (42.5% ABV)
How to drink	Neat
Similar to	Weller Single Barrel, Weller 12

Nose is sweet, with cherry, butterscotch and maple.

On the palate, the Weller CYPB is thin lacking in texture, sweet up-front with notes of caramel, vanilla and a pinch of cinnamon.

The finish lingers with a bit of heat, fruity notes, vanilla and more cinnamon which is present from start to finish.

Weller CYPB is inoffensive and pretty mild, an easy drinker, with sweet and bready wheat flavor, but nothing super loud, complex or remarkable.

The finish is long with very little heat with and spicy and completely uninteresting.

If you can find this whiskey at MSRP which is around $40 is a good deal, but is not worth paying the secondary market prices at which this bourbon is offered.

There are a few facts worth knowing about Weller CYPB:

• CYPB sands for “Craft your perfect Bourbon”.

• This bourbon is the product of an interactive experience in which more than 100,000 people chose the mash, aging, proof and warehouse placement of the barrels.

• Bottled at 95 proof.

• Aged for 8 years.

• Wheated mash bill was chosen.

• Top floor warehouse placement won by popular vote.

Weller Full Proof

Nose	Vanilla, cherry, baking spice
Palate	Baked apple, cherry, baking spice
Finish	Long and warming, rich in spice
Alcohol content	117 proof (58.5% ABV)
How to drink	Neat
Similar to	Larceny Barrel Proof, Antique 107

The Weller Full Proof is bottled with no water-dilution and is not chill-filtered ensuring a more flavorful experience.

Nose has a strong hint of vanilla, cherry and baking spice promising a delicious treat.

On the palate, the Weller Full Proof has a buttery feel, rich in baked apple flavor, with hints of sour cherry, vanilla, baking spice and a bit of oak.

The finish is long and warming, rich in spice.

Weller Full Proof is strong, as you might expect from something bottled at 117 proof but entirely drinkable.

There is a slight burn on the finish, but nothing terrible and the rich flavor makes up for it completely.

This is remarkably good bourbon, similar in many ways to the Weller Antique 107, with additional baking spice on the finish achieving an incredible pour.

There is one fact worth knowing about the Weller Full Proof:

• Does not have an age statement but is aged for around 6 to 8 years.

Price comparison

Price are approximate and stated in USD:

Whiskey	Price
Weller CYPB	$700
Weller Full Proof	$448

Weller CYPB vs Weller Full Proof: Which is better?

Full Proof delivers a better experience

• Full Proof is infinitely better than the CYPB which is not even better than the Buffalo Trace, TBH and much less a champ in terms of value as the Larceny.

• The Weller Full Proof is a very good dram but I’m not sure if it’s worth the hype making me prefer the Antique 107 which might not be as tasty but it’s way more affordable providing excellent bang for the buck.

Learn more about this brand by reading my post: Discover the Best Weller Bourbon where I rank every bottle!