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Buffalo Trace vs W.L. Weller Full Proof
Comparing Buffalo Trace and W.L. Weller Full Proof reveals a matchup between a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple and a traditional, wheated Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Buffalo Trace | W.L. Weller Full Proof |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 114 proof (57% ABV) +24 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$28 – $35 ~$54 less | ~$50 – $120 |
| Availability | Limited easier to find | Allocated |
- Buffalo Trace and W.L. Weller Full Proof do not publish an official mash bill.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
Buffalo Trace
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W.L. Weller Full Proof
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Flavor Profile
Buffalo Trace W.L. Weller Full Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 4/7 heat: Buffalo Trace 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 7 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Buffalo Trace 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 8 out of 10
spice 5/3 spice: Buffalo Trace 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Buffalo Trace 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Buffalo Trace 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Buffalo Trace 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 6 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 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 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 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, old-fashioned, cocktails (Buffalo Trace); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (W.L. Weller Full Proof).