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Buffalo Trace vs W.L. Weller Antique 107
Buffalo Trace and W.L. Weller Antique 107 sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, classically built classic versus an old-guard, wheat-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Buffalo Trace | W.L. Weller Antique 107 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +17 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$28 – $35 ~$49 less | ~$50 – $110 |
| Availability | Limited easier to find | Allocated |
- Buffalo Trace and W.L. Weller Antique 107 do not publish an official mash bill.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
Buffalo Trace
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W.L. Weller Antique 107
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Flavor Profile
Buffalo Trace W.L. Weller Antique 107
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 4/7 heat: Buffalo Trace 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 7 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Buffalo Trace 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 8 out of 10
spice 5/3 spice: Buffalo Trace 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Buffalo Trace 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Buffalo Trace 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 6 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Buffalo Trace 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- Buffalo Trace: The reference-point Kentucky bourbon: balanced brown sugar and vanilla sweetness, a whisper of mint, and just enough oak and spice to keep it interesting. Nothing is loud, which is exactly the point at 90 proof.
- 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 Buffalo Trace if you want the balanced, everyday Kentucky benchmark that does nothing wrong at a fair price without hunting for it.
- 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, cocktails (Buffalo Trace); neat, rocks (W.L. Weller Antique 107).