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Baker’s 7 Year vs W.L. Weller Antique 107
Baker’s 7 Year and W.L. Weller Antique 107 sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, rye-forward classic versus an old-guard, wheat-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Baker’s 7 Year | W.L. Weller Antique 107 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 7 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 ~$18 less | ~$50 – $110 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- Baker’s 7 Year and W.L. Weller Antique 107 do not publish an official mash bill.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.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Baker’s 7 Year
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W.L. Weller Antique 107
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Flavor Profile
Baker’s 7 Year W.L. Weller Antique 107
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 7/3 nuttiness: Baker’s 7 Year 7 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Baker’s 7 Year 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 8 out of 10
spice 5/3 spice: Baker’s 7 Year 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: Baker’s 7 Year 7 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 6 out of 10
heat 6/7 heat: Baker’s 7 Year 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 7 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Baker’s 7 Year 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The house grain character is what splits these.
- Baker’s 7 Year: The gentlest of the Beam small-batch collection despite its 107 proof, thanks to an unusually creamy texture. The peanut note is present but softened, sitting under vanilla and light fruit.
- 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 Baker’s 7 Year if you want the Beam character in its smoothest, creamiest form at a real proof point at a lower price point.
- 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 neat, rocks (Baker’s 7 Year); neat, rocks (W.L. Weller Antique 107).