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Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish vs W.L. Weller Full Proof
Comparing Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish and W.L. Weller Full Proof 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 Full Proof |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 114 proof (57% ABV) +23 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$90 – $130 | ~$50 – $120 ~$25 less |
| Availability | Limited easier to find | Allocated |
- Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish and W.L. Weller Full Proof do not publish an official mash bill.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
Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish
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W.L. Weller Full Proof
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Flavor Profile
Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish W.L. Weller Full Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 4/7 heat: Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 7 out of 10
oak 8/6 oak: Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 8 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 6 out of 10
spice 4/3 spice: Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10
sweetness 8/8 sweetness: Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 8 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 8 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 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 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 Full Proof if you want a bold, sweet wheater bottled at barrel-entry proof at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (W.L. Weller Full Proof).