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Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon vs W.L. Weller Antique 107
Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon and W.L. Weller Antique 107 are cut from similar cloth: two takes on wheated bourbons, where the real difference is proof (90 vs. 107).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon | W.L. Weller Antique 107 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 70% corn, 5% rye, 25% wheat | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +17 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 ~$30 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 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon
Didn't care for this one.
W.L. Weller Antique 107
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon W.L. Weller Antique 107
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 8 out of 10
oak 4/6 oak: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 6 out of 10
heat 5/7 heat: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 7 out of 10
spice 4/3 spice: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 5 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 2 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The clearest split is how sweet each one drinks.
- Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon: An organic, wheat-heavy bourbon from a Michigan craft distillery. It stays round and caramel sweet on the palate with a peppery edge, while the nose is quiet and still a little young.
- 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 Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon if you want an organic, Midwest craft wheater with a round, caramel-forward body at a significantly lower price point and 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 rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon); neat, rocks (W.L. Weller Antique 107).