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Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon vs W.L. Weller Antique 107
Put Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon next to W.L. Weller Antique 107 and you have a blender-built, corn-forward bottling set against a classic, high-wheat stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon | 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 | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +7 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$85 – $100 | ~$50 – $110 ~$13 less |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon and W.L. Weller Antique 107 do not publish an official mash bill.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
Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon
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W.L. Weller Antique 107
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Flavor Profile
Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon W.L. Weller Antique 107
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 8/5 fruit: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 5 out of 10
spice 5/3 spice: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10
heat 5/7 heat: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 7 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10
sweetness 8/8 sweetness: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 8 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon: Finished in Oloroso sherry, Pedro Ximenez sherry and Cognac casks. The casks layer dried fruit, orange and dark chocolate over the bourbon and leave a long, clove-spiced finish.
- 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 Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon if you want a sherry-and-Cognac-finished bourbon full of dried fruit and dark chocolate 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 at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon); neat, rocks (W.L. Weller Antique 107).