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Stagg vs W.L. Weller Full Proof
Stagg and W.L. Weller Full Proof 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 Full Proof |
|---|---|---|
| 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) +16 proof | 114 proof (57% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $120 | ~$50 – $120 ~$10 less |
| Availability | Limited easier to find | Allocated |
- Stagg and W.L. Weller Full Proof do not publish an official mash bill.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 Full Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 7/3 spice: Stagg 7 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10
oak 9/6 oak: Stagg 9 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 6 out of 10
heat 10/7 heat: Stagg 10 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 7 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Stagg 7 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 8 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Stagg 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Stagg 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 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 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 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 Full Proof if you want a bold, sweet wheater bottled at barrel-entry proof at a slightly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Stagg); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (W.L. Weller Full Proof).