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Ancient Age vs W.L. Weller Antique 107
Put Ancient Age next to W.L. Weller Antique 107 and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a classic, high-wheat stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Ancient Age | W.L. Weller Antique 107 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 15% rye, 10% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +27 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$14 – $18 ~$64 less | ~$50 – $110 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- Ancient Age and W.L. Weller Antique 107 do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
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Flavor Profile
Ancient Age W.L. Weller Antique 107
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 2/7 heat: Ancient Age 2 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 7 out of 10
sweetness 5/8 sweetness: Ancient Age 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 8 out of 10
oak 3/6 oak: Ancient Age 3 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 6 out of 10
spice 4/3 spice: Ancient Age 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Ancient Age 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Ancient Age 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- Ancient Age: The bottom rung of the Buffalo Trace ladder and priced accordingly. Thin and simple at 80 proof, but it is recognisably the Mash Bill #2 recipe and it does its job in a highball without complaint.
- W.L. Weller Antique 107: The proof point where the Weller wheated recipe stops being polite. Thick toffee and cherry with real warmth behind it, and enough body to stand up to an ice cube without collapsing.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Ancient Age if you want the cheapest honest mixer in the lineup and you are not drinking it neat without hunting for it.
- Go with W.L. Weller Antique 107 if you want the sweetness of a wheater with the weight and warmth that only higher proof delivers.
Best enjoyed cocktails, highball (Ancient Age); neat, rocks (W.L. Weller Antique 107).