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Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year vs W.L. Weller 12 Year
Put Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year next to W.L. Weller 12 Year and you have a blender-built, high-rye bottling set against a classic, high-wheat stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year | W.L. Weller 12 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 28% rye, 4% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 10 years | 12 years +2 yr |
| Proof | 91.2 proof (45.6% ABV) | 90 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 ~$75 less | ~$70 – $180 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year and W.L. Weller 12 Year do not publish an official mash bill.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
Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year
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W.L. Weller 12 Year
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Flavor Profile
Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year W.L. Weller 12 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 7/2 spice: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 7 out of 10, W.L. Weller 12 Year 2 out of 10
sweetness 5/8 sweetness: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller 12 Year 8 out of 10
oak 8/7 oak: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 8 out of 10, W.L. Weller 12 Year 7 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller 12 Year 6 out of 10
heat 4/3 heat: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller 12 Year 3 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 2 out of 10, W.L. Weller 12 Year 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year: The older version of Bulleit's high-rye bourbon. Ten years add a lot of oak and leather to the usual rye spice, and the finish turns dry and woody.
- W.L. Weller 12 Year: Twelve years on a wheated mash at a modest 90 proof, which is the combination that made this bottle famous. Deep caramel and baked fruit with polished rather than aggressive oak — the closest widely-discussed analogue to the Pappy profile.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year if you want an oak-forward, ten-year high-rye bourbon at a gentle proof at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
- Go with W.L. Weller 12 Year if you want age and elegance on a wheated mash, and you are willing to chase it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year); neat (W.L. Weller 12 Year).