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Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond vs W.L. Weller Antique 107
Comparing Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 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 | Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond | W.L. Weller Antique 107 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 4 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +7 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$16 – $22 ~$61 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 Bottled-in-Bond
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W.L. Weller Antique 107
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Flavor Profile
Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond W.L. Weller Antique 107
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 8 out of 10
spice 5/3 spice: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10
heat 5/7 heat: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 7 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The clearest split is how sweet each one drinks.
- Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond: Arguably the best value in all of bourbon: a bonded 100-proof Kentucky whiskey for under twenty dollars. Straightforward vanilla and caramel with just enough oak, and nothing at all to apologise for.
- 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 Bottled-in-Bond if you want a bonded, honest, full-proof Kentucky bourbon for the price of a cocktail 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.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond); neat, rocks (W.L. Weller Antique 107).