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Stellum Bourbon vs W.L. Weller 12 Year
Stellum Bourbon and W.L. Weller 12 Year sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an undiluted barrel-strength pour versus an old-guard, wheat-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Stellum Bourbon | W.L. Weller 12 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | 12 years |
| Proof | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +25 proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 ~$75 less | ~$70 – $180 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- Stellum Bourbon and W.L. Weller 12 Year do not publish an official mash bill.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
Stellum Bourbon
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W.L. Weller 12 Year
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Flavor Profile
Stellum Bourbon W.L. Weller 12 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 7/2 spice: Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10, W.L. Weller 12 Year 2 out of 10
heat 7/3 heat: Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10, W.L. Weller 12 Year 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller 12 Year 8 out of 10
fruit 4/6 fruit: Stellum Bourbon 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller 12 Year 6 out of 10
oak 6/7 oak: Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller 12 Year 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Stellum Bourbon 3 out of 10, W.L. Weller 12 Year 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- Stellum Bourbon: Barrell's lower-priced, cask-strength line. It drinks gentler than its proof, with vanilla and caramel on top of cinnamon, clove and a long, spicy finish.
- W.L. Weller 12 Year: Twelve years on a wheated mash at a modest 90 proof, which is the combination that made this bottle famous. Deep caramel and baked fruit with polished rather than aggressive oak — the closest widely-discussed analogue to the Pappy profile.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Stellum Bourbon if you want a cask-strength, multi-state blend that drinks easier than its proof at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
- Go with W.L. Weller 12 Year if you want age and elegance on a wheated mash, and you are willing to chase it.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Stellum Bourbon); neat (W.L. Weller 12 Year).