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Old Grand-Dad Bonded vs W.L. Weller Antique 107
Comparing Old Grand-Dad Bonded 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 Grand-Dad Bonded | W.L. Weller Antique 107 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 63% corn, 27% 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 | ~$24 – $30 ~$53 less | ~$50 – $110 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- Old Grand-Dad Bonded and W.L. Weller Antique 107 do not publish an official mash bill.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 Grand-Dad Bonded
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W.L. Weller Antique 107
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Flavor Profile
Old Grand-Dad Bonded W.L. Weller Antique 107
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 8/3 spice: Old Grand-Dad Bonded 8 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10
sweetness 5/8 sweetness: Old Grand-Dad Bonded 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 8 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Old Grand-Dad Bonded 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: Old Grand-Dad Bonded 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 6 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Old Grand-Dad Bonded 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 5 out of 10
heat 6/7 heat: Old Grand-Dad Bonded 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- Old Grand-Dad Bonded: A bonded 100-proof high-rye bourbon for the price of a mixer, and one of the great bargains on the shelf. Cleaner and less overwhelming than the 114 while keeping the peppery rye backbone.
- 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 Grand-Dad Bonded if you want a bonded, high-rye workhorse at mixer money 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 neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Grand-Dad Bonded); neat, rocks (W.L. Weller Antique 107).