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Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve vs W.L. Weller Antique 107
Comparing Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve 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 | Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve | 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 | 9 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 120 proof (60% ABV) +13 proof | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 ~$30 less | ~$50 – $110 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve and W.L. Weller Antique 107 do not publish an official mash bill.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
Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve
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W.L. Weller Antique 107
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Flavor Profile
Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve W.L. Weller Antique 107
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 7/3 spice: Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve 7 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10
nuttiness 7/3 nuttiness: Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve 7 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 8 out of 10
oak 8/6 oak: Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve 8 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 6 out of 10
fruit 3/5 fruit: Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve 3 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 5 out of 10
heat 8/7 heat: Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve 8 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve: The same nine-year Knob Creek juice bottled from a single barrel at 120 proof, and the extra strength suits it. Everything the standard bottling does, turned up — with the barrel-to-barrel variation that comes with the format.
- 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 Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve if you want the Beam profile at serious proof for well under what most barrel-strength bourbons cost 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, old-fashioned (Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve); neat, rocks (W.L. Weller Antique 107).