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Old Forester 100 Proof vs W.L. Weller Antique 107
Put Old Forester 100 Proof next to W.L. Weller Antique 107 and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a classic, high-wheat stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Forester 100 Proof | W.L. Weller Antique 107 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +7 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$26 – $32 ~$51 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
Old Forester 100 Proof
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W.L. Weller Antique 107
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Flavor Profile
Old Forester 100 Proof W.L. Weller Antique 107
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 6/3 spice: Old Forester 100 Proof 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10
heat 5/7 heat: Old Forester 100 Proof 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 7 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Old Forester 100 Proof 7 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 8 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Old Forester 100 Proof 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 6 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Old Forester 100 Proof 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Old Forester 100 Proof 3 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Old Forester 100 Proof: The bottle most people should buy from this range: the same recipe as the 86 with enough proof to actually taste it. One of the strongest arguments on the shelf for spending six dollars more.
- 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 Old Forester 100 Proof if you want the best value in the Old Forester range and a superb old-fashioned base 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, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Forester 100 Proof); neat, rocks (W.L. Weller Antique 107).