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Evan Williams Black Label vs W.L. Weller Antique 107
Evan Williams Black Label and W.L. Weller Antique 107 sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, classically built classic versus an old-guard, wheat-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Evan Williams Black Label | 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 | 86 proof (43% ABV) | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +21 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$14 – $18 ~$64 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
Evan Williams Black Label
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W.L. Weller Antique 107
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Flavor Profile
Evan Williams Black Label W.L. Weller Antique 107
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 3/7 heat: Evan Williams Black Label 3 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 7 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Evan Williams Black Label 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 8 out of 10
spice 4/3 spice: Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: Evan Williams Black Label 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 6 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- Evan Williams Black Label: The everyday black label, and a perfectly competent well bourbon. Softer and sweeter than the bonded version, with less to say but nothing objectionable.
- 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 Evan Williams Black Label if you want a dependable, inexpensive mixing bourbon and nothing more complicated than that at a significantly 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 cocktails, highball, rocks (Evan Williams Black Label); neat, rocks (W.L. Weller Antique 107).