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Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish vs W.L. Weller Antique 107
Comparing Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish and W.L. Weller Antique 107 reveals a matchup between a blender-built, even-keeled bottling and a traditional, wheated Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish | W.L. Weller Antique 107 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 91.4 proof (45.7% ABV) | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +16 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$90 – $130 | ~$50 – $110 ~$30 less |
| Availability | Limited easier to find | Allocated |
- Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish and W.L. Weller Antique 107 do not publish an official mash bill.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
Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish
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W.L. Weller Antique 107
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Flavor Profile
Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish W.L. Weller Antique 107
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 4/7 heat: Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 7 out of 10
oak 8/6 oak: Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 8 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 6 out of 10
spice 4/3 spice: Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10
sweetness 8/8 sweetness: Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 8 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 8 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish: The standard Michter's bourbon given a second toasted barrel, which adds sweetness and wood to an already polished pour. Genuinely good, though the price has drifted well past what the liquid alone justifies.
- 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 Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish if you want the smoothest, most polished toasted-barrel pour here and price is not the deciding factor 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 (Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish); neat, rocks (W.L. Weller Antique 107).