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Charles Goodnight Bourbon vs W.L. Weller Full Proof
Put Charles Goodnight Bourbon next to W.L. Weller Full Proof and you have an uncut, high-rye heavyweight set against a classic, high-wheat stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Charles Goodnight Bourbon | W.L. Weller Full Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 60% corn, 36% rye, 4% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 6 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) | 114 proof (57% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$75 – $80 ~$8 less | ~$50 – $120 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- W.L. Weller Full Proof does 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
Charles Goodnight Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Charles Goodnight Bourbon W.L. Weller Full Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 7/3 spice: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 7 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10
oak 8/6 oak: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 8 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 6 out of 10
fruit 6/4 fruit: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 7 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 8 out of 10
heat 8/7 heat: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 8 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 3 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Charles Goodnight Bourbon: A barrel-strength Texas bourbon. The hot Texas climate pulls a lot of oak in six years, giving deep wood, brown sugar and dark fruit with plenty of rye spice.
- 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 Charles Goodnight Bourbon if you want a bold, oak-heavy Texas bourbon at barrel strength at a slightly lower price point and without hunting for it.
- Go with W.L. Weller Full Proof if you want a bold, sweet wheater bottled at barrel-entry proof.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Charles Goodnight Bourbon); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (W.L. Weller Full Proof).