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Jim Beam Black vs W.L. Weller Antique 107
Comparing Jim Beam Black and W.L. Weller Antique 107 reveals a matchup between a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple and a traditional, wheated Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jim Beam Black | W.L. Weller Antique 107 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 7 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +21 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$22 – $28 ~$55 less | ~$50 – $110 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- Jim Beam Black and W.L. Weller Antique 107 do not publish an official mash bill.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
Jim Beam Black
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W.L. Weller Antique 107
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Flavor Profile
Jim Beam Black W.L. Weller Antique 107
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 3/7 heat: Jim Beam Black 3 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 7 out of 10
nuttiness 6/3 nuttiness: Jim Beam Black 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Jim Beam Black 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 8 out of 10
fruit 3/5 fruit: Jim Beam Black 3 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 5 out of 10
spice 4/3 spice: Jim Beam Black 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Jim Beam Black 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- Jim Beam Black: The extra-aged version of the white label and a considerable step up for a few dollars more. Softer and rounder than Knob Creek with the same family peanut note, at a proof that keeps everything gentle.
- 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 Jim Beam Black if you want the Beam house character at its most affordable and easy-going without hunting for it.
- 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, cocktails (Jim Beam Black); neat, rocks (W.L. Weller Antique 107).