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Kentucky Owl Batch 12 vs W.L. Weller Antique 107
Comparing Kentucky Owl Batch 12 and W.L. Weller Antique 107 reveals a matchup between an uncut, cask-strength bruiser and a traditional, wheated Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Kentucky Owl Batch 12 | W.L. Weller Antique 107 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 115.8 proof (57.9% ABV) +9 proof | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$300 – $400 | ~$50 – $110 ~$270 less |
| Availability | Limited easier to find | Allocated |
- Kentucky Owl Batch 12 and W.L. Weller Antique 107 do not publish an official mash bill.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
Kentucky Owl Batch 12
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W.L. Weller Antique 107
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Flavor Profile
Kentucky Owl Batch 12 W.L. Weller Antique 107
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 7/3 spice: Kentucky Owl Batch 12 7 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Kentucky Owl Batch 12 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 8 out of 10
oak 8/6 oak: Kentucky Owl Batch 12 8 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 6 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Kentucky Owl Batch 12 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 5 out of 10
heat 7/7 heat: Kentucky Owl Batch 12 7 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Kentucky Owl Batch 12 3 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Kentucky Owl Batch 12: A high-end blend of young and older sourced Kentucky bourbons. Leather, smoky oak and caramel, with a peppery, spice-forward palate.
- 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 Kentucky Owl Batch 12 if you want a spicy, leathery, high-end blended bourbon with slightly more proof behind it 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 at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Kentucky Owl Batch 12); neat, rocks (W.L. Weller Antique 107).