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Four Roses Small Batch vs W.L. Weller Antique 107
Put Four Roses Small Batch next to W.L. Weller Antique 107 and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a classic, high-wheat stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Four Roses Small Batch | W.L. Weller Antique 107 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +17 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$32 – $38 ~$45 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
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W.L. Weller Antique 107
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Flavor Profile
Four Roses Small Batch W.L. Weller Antique 107
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 6/3 spice: Four Roses Small Batch 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10
heat 4/7 heat: Four Roses Small Batch 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 7 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Four Roses Small Batch 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 8 out of 10
fruit 7/5 fruit: Four Roses Small Batch 7 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 5 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: Four Roses Small Batch 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Four Roses Small Batch 3 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Four Roses Small Batch: Four Roses' yeast strains push this toward fruit and florals rather than wood. Red berry and cinnamon over a light body, with the rye showing up as brightness instead of bite.
- 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 if you want a fruit-and-floral profile that stands apart from the usual caramel-and-oak template 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 neat, rocks, cocktails (Four Roses Small Batch); neat, rocks (W.L. Weller Antique 107).