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Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond vs W.L. Weller Antique 107
Comparing Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond and W.L. Weller Antique 107 reveals a matchup between a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple and a traditional, wheated Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond | 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 | 4 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +7 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 ~$30 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 1897 Bottled-in-Bond
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W.L. Weller Antique 107
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Flavor Profile
Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond W.L. Weller Antique 107
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 6/3 spice: Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10
heat 5/7 heat: Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 7 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 8 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 6 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Old Forester 1897 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.
- Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond: The bonded entry in the Whiskey Row series and a noticeable step up in density from the standard 100. More oak and more weight, though the price gap to the 100 proof is harder to justify than the flavour gap suggests.
- 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 1897 Bottled-in-Bond if you want a bonded, denser take on the Old Forester profile with more barrel behind it 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 (Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond); neat, rocks (W.L. Weller Antique 107).