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Blanton’s Single Barrel vs W.L. Weller Full Proof
Blanton’s Single Barrel 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 | Blanton’s Single Barrel | W.L. Weller Full Proof |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) | 114 proof (57% ABV) +21 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$80 – $150 | ~$50 – $120 ~$30 less |
- Blanton’s Single Barrel and W.L. Weller Full Proof do not publish an official mash bill.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
Blanton’s Single Barrel
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W.L. Weller Full Proof
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Flavor Profile
Blanton’s Single Barrel W.L. Weller Full Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 6/3 spice: Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10
heat 4/7 heat: Blanton’s Single Barrel 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 7 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 8 out of 10
fruit 6/4 fruit: Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 4 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Blanton’s Single Barrel 3 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- Blanton’s Single Barrel: The bottle that invented the single-barrel category and still trades largely on its horse-stopper cork and its scarcity. The whiskey itself is genuinely good — honeyed and citrus-led with nutmeg spice — but at secondary prices you are paying for the bottle as much as the pour.
- 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 Blanton’s Single Barrel if you want the original single-barrel presentation and a honeyed, citrus-led profile, and the hunt is part of the appeal.
- Go with W.L. Weller Full Proof if you want a bold, sweet wheater bottled at barrel-entry proof at a significantly lower price point and with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Blanton’s Single Barrel); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (W.L. Weller Full Proof).