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Jack Daniel’s Bonded vs W.L. Weller Antique 107
Comparing Jack Daniel’s Bonded and W.L. Weller Antique 107 reveals a matchup between a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple and a traditional, wheated Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jack Daniel’s Bonded | W.L. Weller Antique 107 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 80% corn, 8% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 4 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +7 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$30 – $38 ~$46 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
Jack Daniel’s Bonded
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W.L. Weller Antique 107
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Flavor Profile
Jack Daniel’s Bonded W.L. Weller Antique 107
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 8 out of 10
heat 5/7 heat: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 7 out of 10
spice 4/3 spice: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Sweetness is where these two part ways.
- Jack Daniel’s Bonded: Bonded Jack at 100 proof, and far more serious than the black label most people picture. The charcoal mellowing still rounds everything off, but there is real bourbon structure underneath.
- 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 Jack Daniel’s Bonded if you want the Tennessee charcoal-mellowed character with bonded proof and genuine structure 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, old-fashioned (Jack Daniel’s Bonded); neat, rocks (W.L. Weller Antique 107).