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Old Forester 100 Proof vs W.L. Weller Full Proof
Old Forester 100 Proof and W.L. Weller Full Proof sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, rye-forward classic versus an old-guard, wheat-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Forester 100 Proof | W.L. Weller Full Proof |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 114 proof (57% ABV) +14 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$26 – $32 ~$56 less | ~$50 – $120 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- W.L. Weller Full Proof 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 Full Proof
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Flavor Profile
Old Forester 100 Proof W.L. Weller Full Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 6/3 spice: Old Forester 100 Proof 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10
heat 5/7 heat: Old Forester 100 Proof 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 7 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Old Forester 100 Proof 7 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 8 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Old Forester 100 Proof 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 4 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Old Forester 100 Proof 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Old Forester 100 Proof 3 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 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 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 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 Full Proof if you want a bold, sweet wheater bottled at barrel-entry proof with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Forester 100 Proof); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (W.L. Weller Full Proof).