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Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year vs W.L. Weller Antique 107
Put Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year next to W.L. Weller Antique 107 and you have an uncut, high-rye heavyweight set against a classic, high-wheat stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year | W.L. Weller Antique 107 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 70% corn, 25% rye, 5% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 7 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 115.2 proof (57.6% ABV) +8 proof | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$60 – $65 ~$18 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.
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Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year
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Flavor Profile
Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year W.L. Weller Antique 107
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 7/3 spice: Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 7 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 7 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 8 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 7 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 6 out of 10
heat 8/7 heat: Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 8 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 7 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year 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.
- Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year: Penelope's uncut flagship, now with a seven-year age statement. It is richer and spicier than the Four Grain, with caramel and rye spice carried by a lot of proof.
- 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 Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year if you want a well-priced, seven-year, uncut blend with real depth and spice without hunting for it and with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
- 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 (Penelope Barrel Strength 7 Year); neat, rocks (W.L. Weller Antique 107).