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George T. Stagg vs W.L. Weller Full Proof
George T. Stagg and W.L. Weller Full Proof sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an undiluted barrel-strength pour versus an old-guard, wheat-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | George T. Stagg | W.L. Weller Full Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 142.8 proof (71.4% ABV) +29 proof | 114 proof (57% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$150 – $800 | ~$50 – $120 ~$390 less |
- George T. Stagg and W.L. Weller Full Proof do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
George T. Stagg
Very complex, with the taste profile moving across the entire palate.
W.L. Weller Full Proof
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
George T. Stagg W.L. Weller Full Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 6/3 spice: George T. Stagg 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10
oak 9/6 oak: George T. Stagg 9 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 6 out of 10
heat 10/7 heat: George T. Stagg 10 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 7 out of 10
fruit 6/4 fruit: George T. Stagg 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: George T. Stagg 7 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 8 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: George T. Stagg 3 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- George T. Stagg: The Buffalo Trace Antique Collection's barrel-proof bourbon, around 15 years old. Root beer, dark caramel and charred oak at an enormous proof that changes each year.
- 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 George T. Stagg if you want the oldest, hottest, most concentrated Buffalo Trace bourbon you can find with significantly more proof behind it.
- Go with W.L. Weller Full Proof if you want a bold, sweet wheater bottled at barrel-entry proof at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (George T. Stagg); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (W.L. Weller Full Proof).