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David Nicholson Reserve vs W.L. Weller Antique 107
Put David Nicholson Reserve next to W.L. Weller Antique 107 and you have a sourced, corn-forward blend set against a classic, high-wheat stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | David Nicholson Reserve | W.L. Weller Antique 107 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +7 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$30 – $40 ~$45 less | ~$50 – $110 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- David Nicholson Reserve and W.L. Weller Antique 107 do not publish an official mash bill.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
David Nicholson Reserve
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W.L. Weller Antique 107
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Flavor Profile
David Nicholson Reserve W.L. Weller Antique 107
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 5/8 sweetness: David Nicholson Reserve 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 8 out of 10
spice 6/3 spice: David Nicholson Reserve 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10
fruit 3/5 fruit: David Nicholson Reserve 3 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 5 out of 10
heat 5/7 heat: David Nicholson Reserve 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 7 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: David Nicholson Reserve 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: David Nicholson Reserve 3 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Sweetness is where these two part ways.
- David Nicholson Reserve: The rye-recipe sibling to the 1843, with extra age. Toasty oak and rye spice give it more backbone, and the spice stays put through a long, warm finish.
- 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 David Nicholson Reserve if you want a toasty, spicy, 100-proof value bourbon that stands up in cocktails 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 old-fashioned, cocktails, rocks (David Nicholson Reserve); neat, rocks (W.L. Weller Antique 107).