Nah Weller SR's pretty mid to be honest. Russel's 10 & SB are way better bang for your buck, or even a Taylor. If you're going wheated like a Weller, Larceny's usually a better call than SR, and a lot cheaper to boot. Or maybe a mid-tier Makers like the 46 or 101
EDIT: Unfortunately imo, Weller got bonked with the BT craze, and prices got way out of wack. The Antique 107, imo the best bang for your buck in the Weller line, should be 40ish. Most places are charging 80-100, which is absurd
All allocated bourbons saw a huge rise in price.
While I agree the SR is the weakest of the entire lineup, going from Evan Williams to SR is like going from rump roast to an ok NY Strip steak. Still not top tier by any means but it's a huge step in the right direction.
OWA is worth it even at $100 a bottle. IMO it's the third best in the lineup behind WLW and SB. It's hands down one of my top five favorites, having drank 6 bottles of it last year
. If you have never had WLW, it's a must try. Most places charge $80-$100 a 2 oz pour. There are some that charge $50. If you can find it for $50, it is totally worth the experience. Not only is it the best of the BTAC collection but I think ifs better than PVW, 15, 20 and 25.
If you like old fashioneds, there is no better than the Sazerac Rye old fashioned. Super affordable and just so f***ing good.