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Penelope Rio vs W.L. Weller Antique 107
Put Penelope Rio next to W.L. Weller Antique 107 and you have a sourced, corn-forward blend set against a classic, high-wheat stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Penelope Rio | W.L. Weller Antique 107 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Four-Grain Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 74% corn, 7% rye, 16% wheat, 3% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 98 proof (49% ABV) | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +9 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$80 – $100 | ~$50 – $110 ~$10 less |
| Availability | Limited 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
Penelope Rio
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W.L. Weller Antique 107
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Flavor Profile
Penelope Rio W.L. Weller Antique 107
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 6/3 spice: Penelope Rio 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10
oak 4/6 oak: Penelope Rio 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 6 out of 10
heat 5/7 heat: Penelope Rio 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 7 out of 10
sweetness 9/8 sweetness: Penelope Rio 9 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 8 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Penelope Rio 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Penelope Rio 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 Rio: Penelope's four-grain blend finished in honey barrels and then amburana wood. It tastes like a cinnamon roll: honey, gingerbread and sweet baking spice.
- 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 Rio if you want a honey-and-amburana-finished bourbon that tastes like a cinnamon roll 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 at a slightly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Penelope Rio); neat, rocks (W.L. Weller Antique 107).