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Four Roses Bourbon vs W.L. Weller Full Proof
Four Roses Bourbon and W.L. Weller Full Proof sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, rye-forward classic versus an old-guard, wheat-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Four Roses Bourbon | W.L. Weller Full Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 20% rye, 5% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) | 114 proof (57% ABV) +34 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$22 – $28 ~$60 less | ~$50 – $120 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- W.L. Weller Full Proof 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
Four Roses Bourbon
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W.L. Weller Full Proof
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Flavor Profile
Four Roses Bourbon W.L. Weller Full Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 2/7 heat: Four Roses Bourbon 2 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 7 out of 10
oak 3/6 oak: Four Roses Bourbon 3 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 6 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Four Roses Bourbon 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 8 out of 10
spice 5/3 spice: Four Roses Bourbon 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10
fruit 6/4 fruit: Four Roses Bourbon 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Four Roses Bourbon 3 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- Four Roses Bourbon: The yellow label entry point, blending all ten Four Roses recipes at a gentle 80 proof. Light and fruity to a fault, but the house floral character is already recognisable and it mixes beautifully.
- W.L. Weller Full Proof: Weller's wheated bourbon bottled at its barrel-entry proof of 114, without chill filtering. Coffee cake, caramel and cinnamon with a bold, warming body.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Four Roses Bourbon if you want the Four Roses fruit-and-floral signature at its lightest and cheapest without hunting for it.
- Go with W.L. Weller Full Proof if you want a bold, sweet wheater bottled at barrel-entry proof with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed cocktails, highball, rocks (Four Roses Bourbon); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (W.L. Weller Full Proof).