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Old Forester 1870 Original Batch vs W.L. Weller Full Proof
Comparing Old Forester 1870 Original Batch and W.L. Weller Full Proof reveals a matchup between a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple and a traditional, wheated Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Forester 1870 Original Batch | 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 | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 114 proof (57% ABV) +24 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 ~$35 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 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Old Forester 1870 Original Batch
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W.L. Weller Full Proof
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Flavor Profile
Old Forester 1870 Original Batch W.L. Weller Full Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 3/7 heat: Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 3 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 7 out of 10
fruit 6/4 fruit: Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 7 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 8 out of 10
spice 4/3 spice: Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 6 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 2 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- Old Forester 1870 Original Batch: The first bottle in Old Forester's Whiskey Row Series, recreating the founder's habit of blending barrels from three warehouses. It is the lightest of the series, caramel sweet and easy.
- 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 1870 Original Batch if you want the gentlest, most easygoing pour in the Whiskey Row Series at a significantly lower price point and 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, highball (Old Forester 1870 Original Batch); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (W.L. Weller Full Proof).