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Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel vs W.L. Weller Antique 107
Comparing Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel and W.L. Weller Antique 107 reveals a matchup between a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple and a traditional, wheated Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel | 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 | ~$60 – $80 ~$10 less | ~$50 – $110 |
| 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 Toasted Barrel
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W.L. Weller Antique 107
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Flavor Profile
Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel W.L. Weller Antique 107
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 9/6 oak: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 9 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 6 out of 10
heat 4/7 heat: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 7 out of 10
spice 5/3 spice: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 5 out of 10
sweetness 8/8 sweetness: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 8 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 8 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel: Finished in a second toasted (not charred) barrel, which produces an unmistakable toasted-marshmallow note. Sweet and heavily wooded, and one of the more distinctive finishes any major producer makes.
- 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 Toasted Barrel if you want a distinctive toasted-oak, marshmallow-sweet finish you will not find in a standard bourbon at a slightly lower price point.
- 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 (Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel); neat, rocks (W.L. Weller Antique 107).