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Jefferson's Reserve Very Old vs W.L. Weller Antique 107
Jefferson's Reserve Very Old and W.L. Weller Antique 107 sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a blender-built, classically built bottling versus an old-guard, wheat-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jefferson's Reserve Very Old | 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 | 90.2 proof (45.1% ABV) | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +17 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $65 ~$20 less | ~$50 – $110 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- Jefferson's Reserve Very Old and W.L. Weller Antique 107 do not publish an official mash bill.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
Jefferson's Reserve Very Old
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W.L. Weller Antique 107
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Flavor Profile
Jefferson's Reserve Very Old W.L. Weller Antique 107
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 4/7 heat: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 7 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 8 out of 10
spice 5/3 spice: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 7 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 6 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 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 Reserve Very Old: The older, drier sibling of Jefferson's Very Small Batch. Buttery toffee and dried fruit sit on a firm, slightly smoky oak backbone, and the finish turns peppery and long.
- 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 Reserve Very Old if you want a mature, oak-driven blend with dried fruit and a dry, peppery finish at an easy proof at a 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 (Jefferson's Reserve Very Old); neat, rocks (W.L. Weller Antique 107).