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Old Forester Statesman vs W.L. Weller Full Proof
Old Forester Statesman 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 Statesman | 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 | 95 proof (47.5% ABV) | 114 proof (57% ABV) +19 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $55 ~$33 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 Statesman
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W.L. Weller Full Proof
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Flavor Profile
Old Forester Statesman W.L. Weller Full Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 7/4 fruit: Old Forester Statesman 7 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 4 out of 10
heat 4/7 heat: Old Forester Statesman 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 7 out of 10
spice 5/3 spice: Old Forester Statesman 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: Old Forester Statesman 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 6 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Old Forester Statesman 2 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10
sweetness 8/8 sweetness: Old Forester Statesman 8 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 8 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Fruit character is what sets these apart.
- 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 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 Statesman if you want a bright, cherry-sweet Old Forester that sits between the 100 and 1920 in weight at a significantly lower price point.
- 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 (Old Forester Statesman); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (W.L. Weller Full Proof).