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New Riff Bottled-in-Bond vs W.L. Weller Antique 107
New Riff Bottled-in-Bond and W.L. Weller Antique 107 sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a new-wave, rye-forward craft style versus an old-guard, wheat-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | New Riff Bottled-in-Bond | W.L. Weller Antique 107 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 65% corn, 30% rye, 5% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 4 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +7 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$38 – $45 ~$39 less | ~$50 – $110 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- W.L. Weller Antique 107 does 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
New Riff Bottled-in-Bond
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W.L. Weller Antique 107
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Flavor Profile
New Riff Bottled-in-Bond W.L. Weller Antique 107
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 9/3 spice: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 9 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10
sweetness 4/8 sweetness: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 8 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 6 out of 10
heat 6/7 heat: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 7 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- New Riff Bottled-in-Bond: At 30% rye this is about as spice-forward as bourbon gets before becoming rye whiskey. Peppery and herbal with mint and dill, non-chill-filtered for texture, and noticeably dry rather than sweet.
- 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 New Riff Bottled-in-Bond if you want aggressive rye spice and a dry, herbal profile from a modern craft distillery at a significantly lower price point.
- 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, cocktails (New Riff Bottled-in-Bond); neat, rocks (W.L. Weller Antique 107).