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Old Forester 86 Proof vs W.L. Weller Antique 107
Comparing Old Forester 86 Proof 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 86 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 | 86 proof (43% ABV) | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +21 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$20 – $26 ~$57 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 86 Proof
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W.L. Weller Antique 107
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Flavor Profile
Old Forester 86 Proof W.L. Weller Antique 107
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 3/7 heat: Old Forester 86 Proof 3 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 7 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Old Forester 86 Proof 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 8 out of 10
spice 5/3 spice: Old Forester 86 Proof 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10
oak 4/6 oak: Old Forester 86 Proof 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 6 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Old Forester 86 Proof 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Old Forester 86 Proof 3 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- Old Forester 86 Proof: The entry bottling and the cheapest way to meet the Old Forester banana-and-caramel signature. Thin at 86 proof, but it costs very little and mixes well.
- 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 86 Proof if you want the Old Forester house character at the lowest possible price 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 cocktails, highball, rocks (Old Forester 86 Proof); neat, rocks (W.L. Weller Antique 107).