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Penelope Toasted Series vs W.L. Weller Antique 107
Penelope Toasted Series and W.L. Weller Antique 107 sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a sourced, rye-forward blend versus an old-guard, wheat-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Penelope Toasted Series | W.L. Weller Antique 107 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +7 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 ~$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.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Penelope Toasted Series
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W.L. Weller Antique 107
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Flavor Profile
Penelope Toasted Series W.L. Weller Antique 107
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/3 spice: Penelope Toasted Series 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10
heat 5/7 heat: Penelope Toasted Series 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 7 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Penelope Toasted Series 7 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 8 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: Penelope Toasted Series 7 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 6 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Penelope Toasted Series 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Penelope Toasted Series 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 Toasted Series: Finished in a second, freshly toasted barrel, which pushes it toward toffee, roasted coffee and darker oak. The toast level changes from batch to batch.
- 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 Toasted Series if you want a toasty, coffee-and-toffee bourbon from a second-barrel finish at a lower price point and 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 (Penelope Toasted Series); neat, rocks (W.L. Weller Antique 107).