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Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon vs W.L. Weller Full Proof
Put Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon next to W.L. Weller Full Proof and you have a contemporary, high-wheat craft build set against a classic, high-wheat stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon | W.L. Weller Full Proof |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 114 proof (57% ABV) +24 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 ~$35 less | ~$50 – $120 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- W.L. Weller Full Proof 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 Full Proof
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon W.L. Weller Full Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 8 out of 10
oak 4/6 oak: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 6 out of 10
heat 5/7 heat: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 7 out of 10
spice 4/3 spice: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 2 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 4 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 Full Proof: Weller's wheated bourbon bottled at its barrel-entry proof of 114, without chill filtering. Coffee cake, caramel and cinnamon with a bold, warming body.
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 Full Proof if you want a bold, sweet wheater bottled at barrel-entry proof.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (W.L. Weller Full Proof).