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Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond vs W.L. Weller Antique 107
Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond and W.L. Weller Antique 107 sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a new-wave, rye-forward craft style versus an old-guard, wheat-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond | W.L. Weller Antique 107 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 60% corn, 36% rye, 4% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 6 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +7 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $50 ~$33 less | ~$50 – $110 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- W.L. Weller Antique 107 does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond
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W.L. Weller Antique 107
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Flavor Profile
Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond W.L. Weller Antique 107
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 8/3 spice: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond 8 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 8 out of 10
fruit 7/5 fruit: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 5 out of 10
heat 5/7 heat: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 7 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 6 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond 2 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond: Bardstown's own high-rye recipe, distilled on site rather than sourced. More than a third rye gives it a bright, minty, fruit-and-pepper profile over caramel and light oak.
- 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 Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond if you want a spicy, fruit-forward high-rye bourbon with the guarantees of a bonded label at a significantly 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, old-fashioned, cocktails (Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Rye Bottled-in-Bond); neat, rocks (W.L. Weller Antique 107).