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Eagle Rare 12 Year vs W.L. Weller Full Proof
Comparing Eagle Rare 12 Year 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 | Eagle Rare 12 Year | W.L. Weller Full Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 12 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 95 proof (47.5% ABV) | 114 proof (57% ABV) +19 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $80 ~$20 less | ~$50 – $120 |
- Eagle Rare 12 Year and W.L. Weller Full Proof do not publish an official mash bill.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
Eagle Rare 12 Year
Top 3, behind George T. Stagg and Jack Daniel's 14.
W.L. Weller Full Proof
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Eagle Rare 12 Year W.L. Weller Full Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/3 spice: Eagle Rare 12 Year 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10
fruit 6/4 fruit: Eagle Rare 12 Year 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 4 out of 10
heat 5/7 heat: Eagle Rare 12 Year 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 7 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Eagle Rare 12 Year 7 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 8 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: Eagle Rare 12 Year 7 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Eagle Rare 12 Year 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- Eagle Rare 12 Year: Two more years and five more proof points than Eagle Rare 10. Brown sugar and toffee lead, with a drier, more astringent oak finish.
- 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 Eagle Rare 12 Year if you want an older, richer step up from Eagle Rare 10 with more brown sugar and oak at a lower price point.
- 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 (Eagle Rare 12 Year); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (W.L. Weller Full Proof).