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Four Roses Small Batch Select vs W.L. Weller Antique 107
Comparing Four Roses Small Batch Select and W.L. Weller Antique 107 reveals a matchup between a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple and a traditional, wheated Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Four Roses Small Batch Select | W.L. Weller Antique 107 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 60% corn, 35% rye, 5% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 6 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 104 proof (52% ABV) | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +3 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $65 ~$20 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
Four Roses Small Batch Select
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W.L. Weller Antique 107
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Flavor Profile
Four Roses Small Batch Select W.L. Weller Antique 107
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 7/3 spice: Four Roses Small Batch Select 7 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10
fruit 8/5 fruit: Four Roses Small Batch Select 8 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Four Roses Small Batch Select 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 8 out of 10
heat 6/7 heat: Four Roses Small Batch Select 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 7 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Four Roses Small Batch Select 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Four Roses Small Batch Select 3 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- Four Roses Small Batch Select: Six recipes, non-chill-filtered, at 104 proof, and the most complete thing Four Roses makes at a normal price. The house fruit character with enough proof and texture to carry it.
- 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 Four Roses Small Batch Select if you want the fullest expression of the Four Roses fruit-forward style without chasing an allocated bottle at a 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 (Four Roses Small Batch Select); neat, rocks (W.L. Weller Antique 107).