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Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel vs W.L. Weller Full Proof
Comparing Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel and W.L. Weller Full Proof reveals a matchup between a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple and a traditional, wheated Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel | W.L. Weller Full Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 10 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 114 proof (57% ABV) +14 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $70 ~$30 less | ~$50 – $120 |
| Availability | Limited 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
Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel
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W.L. Weller Full Proof
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Flavor Profile
Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel W.L. Weller Full Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 8 out of 10
spice 5/3 spice: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10
oak 8/6 oak: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 8 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 6 out of 10
heat 5/7 heat: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 7 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The clearest split is how sweet each one drinks.
- Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel: A ten-year bonded single barrel, which is a specification almost nothing else on the shelf matches. Dry and oak-forward with real age showing, though barrel variation means bottles differ more than most.
- 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 Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel if you want a bonded, ten-year single barrel with genuine age at a sane price 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 neat, rocks (Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (W.L. Weller Full Proof).