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Michter's US*1 Small Batch vs W.L. Weller Antique 107
Comparing Michter's US*1 Small Batch 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 Small Batch | 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 | ~$45 – $55 ~$30 less | ~$50 – $110 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- Michter's US*1 Small Batch and W.L. Weller Antique 107 do not publish an official mash bill.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.
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Michter's US*1 Small Batch
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W.L. Weller Antique 107
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Flavor Profile
Michter's US*1 Small Batch W.L. Weller Antique 107
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 3/7 heat: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 3 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 7 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 7 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 8 out of 10
spice 4/3 spice: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Michter's US*1 Small Batch 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 Small Batch: Polished and easy-drinking, with butterscotch and stone fruit and very little rough edge. What you pay for is refinement and mouthfeel rather than age or proof.
- 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 Small Batch if you want a smooth, polished pour with a premium feel and no rough edges at a significantly lower price point 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.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Michter's US*1 Small Batch); neat, rocks (W.L. Weller Antique 107).