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Jefferson’s Very Small Batch vs W.L. Weller Antique 107
Comparing Jefferson’s Very Small Batch and W.L. Weller Antique 107 reveals a matchup between a blender-built, even-keeled bottling and a traditional, wheated Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jefferson’s Very Small Batch | W.L. Weller Antique 107 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 82.3 proof (41.1% ABV) | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +25 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$28 – $36 ~$48 less | ~$50 – $110 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- Jefferson’s Very Small Batch and W.L. Weller Antique 107 do not publish an official mash bill.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
Jefferson’s Very Small Batch
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W.L. Weller Antique 107
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Flavor Profile
Jefferson’s Very Small Batch W.L. Weller Antique 107
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 2/7 heat: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 2 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 7 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 8 out of 10
oak 4/6 oak: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 6 out of 10
spice 4/3 spice: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 3 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- Jefferson’s Very Small Batch: A blend of sourced barrels bottled at a very gentle 82.3 proof. Easy and inoffensive, but thin enough that it is hard to recommend over bonded bottles costing less.
- 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 Jefferson’s Very Small Batch if you want an especially soft, low-proof pour and gentleness matters more than intensity 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 rocks, cocktails, highball (Jefferson’s Very Small Batch); neat, rocks (W.L. Weller Antique 107).