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Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof vs W.L. Weller Antique 107
Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof and W.L. Weller Antique 107 sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an undiluted barrel-strength pour versus an old-guard, wheat-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof | W.L. Weller Antique 107 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 130.3 proof (65.2% ABV) +23 proof | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$75 – $200 | ~$50 – $110 ~$58 less |
- Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof and W.L. Weller Antique 107 do not publish an official mash bill.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
Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof
A top 5 bottle.
W.L. Weller Antique 107
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof W.L. Weller Antique 107
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 6/3 nuttiness: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 8 out of 10
spice 5/3 spice: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10
oak 8/6 oak: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 8 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 6 out of 10
heat 9/7 heat: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 7 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Nutty, grain-driven character is the divider.
- Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof: E.H. Taylor straight from the barrel. Very hot and nutty, with toasted pecan, dark sugar and heavy oak; the proof changes with each batch.
- 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 Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof if you want a hot, nutty, barrel-proof Buffalo Trace bourbon with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
- 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 at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof); neat, rocks (W.L. Weller Antique 107).