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Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve vs W.L. Weller Full Proof
Comparing Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve and W.L. Weller Full Proof 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 Full Proof |
|---|---|---|
| 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) +6 proof | 114 proof (57% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 ~$35 less | ~$50 – $120 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve and W.L. Weller Full Proof do not publish an official mash bill.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 Full Proof
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Flavor Profile
Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve W.L. Weller Full Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 7/3 spice: Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve 7 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10
nuttiness 7/3 nuttiness: Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve 7 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 8 out of 10
oak 8/6 oak: Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve 8 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 6 out of 10
fruit 3/4 fruit: Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve 3 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 4 out of 10
heat 8/7 heat: Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve 8 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 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 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 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 Full Proof if you want a bold, sweet wheater bottled at barrel-entry proof with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (W.L. Weller Full Proof).