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Stagg vs W.L. Weller Antique 107
Stagg and W.L. Weller Antique 107 sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an undiluted barrel-strength pour versus an old-guard, wheat-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Stagg | W.L. Weller Antique 107 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 130 proof (65% ABV) +23 proof | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $120 | ~$50 – $110 ~$15 less |
| Availability | Limited easier to find | Allocated |
- Stagg and W.L. Weller Antique 107 do not publish an official mash bill.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
Stagg
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Flavor Profile
Stagg W.L. Weller Antique 107
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 7/3 spice: Stagg 7 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10
oak 9/6 oak: Stagg 9 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 6 out of 10
heat 10/7 heat: Stagg 10 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 7 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Stagg 7 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 8 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Stagg 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Stagg 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Stagg: Uncut and unfiltered Buffalo Trace at a proof that demands respect. Dark chocolate, espresso and charred oak arrive with genuine heat, and a few drops of water unlock a surprising amount of fruit.
- 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 Stagg if you want the biggest, hottest, most concentrated expression of the Buffalo Trace profile with more proof behind 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 lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Stagg); neat, rocks (W.L. Weller Antique 107).