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Barrell Foundation Bourbon vs W.L. Weller Antique 107
Barrell Foundation Bourbon and W.L. Weller Antique 107 sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a blender-built, rye-forward bottling versus an old-guard, wheat-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Barrell Foundation Bourbon | W.L. Weller Antique 107 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 73% corn, 23% rye, 4% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 5 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +7 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $60 ~$25 less | ~$50 – $110 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- Barrell Foundation Bourbon and W.L. Weller Antique 107 do not publish an official mash bill.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
Barrell Foundation Bourbon
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W.L. Weller Antique 107
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Flavor Profile
Barrell Foundation Bourbon W.L. Weller Antique 107
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 6/3 spice: Barrell Foundation Bourbon 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Barrell Foundation Bourbon 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 8 out of 10
heat 5/7 heat: Barrell Foundation Bourbon 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 7 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Barrell Foundation Bourbon 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 6 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Barrell Foundation Bourbon 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Barrell Foundation Bourbon 3 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Barrell Foundation Bourbon: Barrell's everyday bottle: a multi-state blend proofed down to 100 instead of bottled at cask strength. Creamy cake and vanilla up front, then a dry, rye-driven peppery finish.
- 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 Barrell Foundation Bourbon if you want an approachable, 100-proof Barrell blend that still shows off multi-state blending 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, old-fashioned (Barrell Foundation Bourbon); neat, rocks (W.L. Weller Antique 107).