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Smooth Ambler Old Scout vs W.L. Weller Antique 107
Smooth Ambler Old Scout 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 | Smooth Ambler Old Scout | 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 | 5 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 99 proof (49.5% ABV) | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +8 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $50 ~$35 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 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Smooth Ambler Old Scout
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W.L. Weller Antique 107
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Flavor Profile
Smooth Ambler Old Scout W.L. Weller Antique 107
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 7/3 spice: Smooth Ambler Old Scout 7 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10
sweetness 5/8 sweetness: Smooth Ambler Old Scout 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 8 out of 10
heat 6/7 heat: Smooth Ambler Old Scout 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 7 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Smooth Ambler Old Scout 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 6 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Smooth Ambler Old Scout 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Smooth Ambler Old Scout 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.
- Smooth Ambler Old Scout: Sourced MGP bourbon selected and bottled in West Virginia, and one of the more honest sourced brands about exactly what it is. The characteristic MGP dill-and-pepper signature, cleanly presented.
- 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 Smooth Ambler Old Scout if you want the classic MGP high-rye profile from a bottler that has always been upfront about sourcing at a significantly lower price point.
- 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 (Smooth Ambler Old Scout); neat, rocks (W.L. Weller Antique 107).