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Baker’s 7 Year vs W.L. Weller Full Proof
Baker’s 7 Year and W.L. Weller Full Proof 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 Full Proof |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 114 proof (57% ABV) +7 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 ~$23 less | ~$50 – $120 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- Baker’s 7 Year and W.L. Weller Full Proof do not publish an official mash bill.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 Full Proof
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Flavor Profile
Baker’s 7 Year W.L. Weller Full Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 7/3 nuttiness: Baker’s 7 Year 7 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Baker’s 7 Year 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 8 out of 10
spice 5/3 spice: Baker’s 7 Year 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: Baker’s 7 Year 7 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 6 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Baker’s 7 Year 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 4 out of 10
heat 6/7 heat: Baker’s 7 Year 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 7 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 Full Proof: Weller's wheated bourbon bottled at its barrel-entry proof of 114, without chill filtering. Coffee cake, caramel and cinnamon with a bold, warming body.
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 Full Proof if you want a bold, sweet wheater bottled at barrel-entry proof with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Baker’s 7 Year); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (W.L. Weller Full Proof).