Compare
Penelope Toasted Series vs W.L. Weller Full Proof
Penelope Toasted Series and W.L. Weller Full Proof 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 Full Proof |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 114 proof (57% ABV) +14 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 ~$23 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
Penelope Toasted Series
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
W.L. Weller Full Proof
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Penelope Toasted Series W.L. Weller Full Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/3 spice: Penelope Toasted Series 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10
heat 5/7 heat: Penelope Toasted Series 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 7 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Penelope Toasted Series 7 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 8 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: Penelope Toasted Series 7 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 6 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Penelope Toasted Series 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Penelope Toasted Series 3 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 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 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 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 Full Proof if you want a bold, sweet wheater bottled at barrel-entry proof.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Penelope Toasted Series); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (W.L. Weller Full Proof).