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Old Forester Statesman vs W.L. Weller Antique 107
Old Forester Statesman and W.L. Weller Antique 107 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 Statesman | 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 | 95 proof (47.5% ABV) | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +12 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $55 ~$28 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 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Old Forester Statesman
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W.L. Weller Antique 107
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Flavor Profile
Old Forester Statesman W.L. Weller Antique 107
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 4/7 heat: Old Forester Statesman 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 7 out of 10
spice 5/3 spice: Old Forester Statesman 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10
fruit 7/5 fruit: Old Forester Statesman 7 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 5 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: Old Forester Statesman 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 6 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Old Forester Statesman 2 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10
sweetness 8/8 sweetness: Old Forester Statesman 8 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 8 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- Old Forester Statesman: Old Forester's fruit-forward middle child, first made for a spy movie tie-in. Bright cherry and brown sugar lead, with cocoa and a touch of the house banana note.
- 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 Statesman if you want a bright, cherry-sweet Old Forester that sits between the 100 and 1920 in weight at a 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, rocks, old-fashioned (Old Forester Statesman); neat, rocks (W.L. Weller Antique 107).