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Elijah Craig Small Batch vs W.L. Weller Antique 107
Put Elijah Craig Small Batch next to W.L. Weller Antique 107 and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a classic, high-wheat stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Elijah Craig Small Batch | W.L. Weller Antique 107 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 94 proof (47% ABV) | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +13 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$28 – $35 ~$49 less | ~$50 – $110 |
| Availability | Widely available 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 Small Batch
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W.L. Weller Antique 107
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Flavor Profile
Elijah Craig Small Batch W.L. Weller Antique 107
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 4/7 heat: Elijah Craig Small Batch 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 7 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Elijah Craig Small Batch 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 8 out of 10
spice 5/3 spice: Elijah Craig Small Batch 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: Elijah Craig Small Batch 7 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 6 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Elijah Craig Small Batch 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Elijah Craig Small Batch 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- Elijah Craig Small Batch: A heavily oak-driven pour for the money, with vanilla bean and brown sugar riding on top of real char and smoke. The extra age shows up as wood depth rather than harshness.
- 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 Small Batch if you want the best oak-forward value on the shelf, with more wood character than its price suggests.
- 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 neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Elijah Craig Small Batch); neat, rocks (W.L. Weller Antique 107).