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Elijah Craig Barrel Proof vs W.L. Weller Antique 107
Comparing Elijah Craig Barrel Proof and W.L. Weller Antique 107 reveals a matchup between an uncut, cask-strength bruiser and a traditional, wheated Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Elijah Craig 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 | 12 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 124 proof (62% ABV) +17 proof | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $100 | ~$50 – $110 ~$5 less |
| Availability | Limited easier to find | Allocated |
- W.L. Weller Antique 107 does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof
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W.L. Weller Antique 107
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Flavor Profile
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof W.L. Weller Antique 107
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 7/3 spice: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 7 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10
oak 9/6 oak: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 6 out of 10
heat 9/7 heat: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 7 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 7 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 8 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Elijah Craig Barrel Proof: The uncut, unfiltered version of the same 12-year Heaven Hill juice, and the intensity is the whole point. Thick fudge and char with cinnamon heat, a genuinely long finish, and enough proof that water meaningfully changes the glass.
- 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 Elijah Craig Barrel Proof if you want maximum intensity and oak depth, and you want to control the dilution yourself 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 at a slightly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Elijah Craig Barrel Proof); neat, rocks (W.L. Weller Antique 107).